Derald Welter
October 04, 2012
Derald D. Welter, 83, died on October 4, 2012, of respiratory failure. Born on July 19, 1929, he was the first child of Theodore John and Grace Morinville Welter. He was a member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church.
Derald, a lifelong resident of Des Moines, served in Korea. Upon his return, he married Evelyn Runciman on October 18, 1952. As a salesman he worked for Cataldo Furniture, Younkers, Coles, and Wards. He was also an umpire in the Des Moines area for 29 years until the age of 72.
After retiring in 1991, he and Evelyn enjoyed traveling, especially overseas. They were active members of the Southside Senior Center. He helped with many gambling trips to Hinckley, MN, and Tama. After Evelyn died, he was very lonely until he met Dorothy Halliburton, the second love of his life.
Survivors include Dorothy Halliburton; children, Linda (Paul) Matheis, Diane Welter, Lori (Kevin) Shea, Paul Welter, Marsha (Kelly) Brown, Maureen (Jeff) Deppe, Natalie Welter, and Julie Welter; grandchildren, Angela (John) and Greg Matheis, Adam, Katie, and Carrie Shea, Justine, Jenny, Jessica (Ryan), Joanna Welter, Sarah, Emily, and Byron Brown, Ali and Tom Deppe, and David, Joseph, and Dan Welter; seven great-grandchildren; and siblings, Byron (Georgine) Welter, Marty (Paul) Setterlund, and Dutch (Mary) Welter. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Evelyn; sister, Lois; brother, Bob; daughter-in-law, Jody; and a great-grandson.
A funeral mass will be held 10 a.m., Monday, October 8, 2012, at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church. A rosary service at 6 p.m., followed by visitation until 8 p.m., will be held on Sunday, October 7, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Southside Senior Center or UIHC Tranel Lab-Alzheimer’s Research.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Judy Halliburton
10/22/2012
I am so sad to hear about your dad's death. I just found out about it. I met Derald in person a couple of times. He was generous, kind and sharp. He gave me some stock market recommendations on gambling machine manufacturers that paid off. It was fun. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Judy Halliburton
Huberts
10/07/2012
Marsha, Kelly, Sarah, and Emily, you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
Huberts
10/07/2012
Natalie, Dan, David, and Joe, We love you all and are here if you need us.
Lois Schooling
10/07/2012
So sorry to hear of Derald's passing. I got to know him on our Hinckley trips.My thoughts are with you at this time.
Brenda Halliburton Strauss & family
10/06/2012
Our prayers & thoughts go out to the Welter family. Derald will truly be missed.
Marsha George
10/06/2012
Diane, thinking of you and your family at this time. My love and prayers are with you.
Kelly Steward
10/04/2012
I am so sorry for your loss.
Julie,
Please contact me at 515-423-6965.
Love,
Kelly