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William H “Bill” Welper

Birth	:	12 Aug 1920 French Creek Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Jun 2007 Houston, Houston County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	Oakland Cemetery, Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2577000, -91.4735000
Description	:	William "Bill" H. Welper, 86, of Houston, MN, formerly of Waukon, IA, died Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at Valley View Nursing Home in Houston, MN. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 9th at 11:00 am at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon, IA with Rev. Laura Odegard officiating. Burial will be held in Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 pm Friday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon. William Harold Welper was born on August 12, 1920 in rural French Creek area of Lansing, IA. His parents were Theodore and Mathilda (Hausman) Welper. Bill was baptized and confirmed... Read More	William "Bill" H. Welper, 86, of Houston, MN, formerly of Waukon, IA, died Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at Valley View Nursing Home in Houston, MN. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 9th at 11:00 am at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon, IA with Rev. Laura Odegard officiating. Burial will be held in Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 pm Friday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon. William Harold Welper was born on August 12, 1920 in rural French Creek area of Lansing, IA. His parents were Theodore and Mathilda (Hausman) Welper. Bill was baptized and confirmed at the French Creek Methodist Church and attended French Creek #1 rural school and Lansing High School. On August19, 1948 he married Dorothy Arlene Heidemann in Anamosa, IA. They farmed in the French Creek area, operating a dairy herd and raising beef cattle, hogs, chickens, and grain for many years until moving to Waukon in the early 1970's. Bill also worked as a night guardsman for Northern Engraving in Lansing and drove school bus for several years. After moving to Waukon he worked for Allamakee County in the road maintenance department until retiring in 1989. He was proud of his membership in the Teamsters' Union. Bill had a fishing trailer on the Mississippi River where he loved to spend time fishing and visiting with other people on the river. He was also an avid car racing fan, going to local stock car races and watching others on television. Survivors include his 3 children, Marsha (Lawrence) Benda of Waukon, Lou Ann (Darrell) Busness of La Crescent, MN and Dean Welper of Houston, MN; 8 grandchildren, Tim (Casey) Benda, Tom (Jennifer) Benda, Tanya (Adam Schnuelle) Benda, Theodore (Holly Callahan) Benda, Travis Benda, Chad (Kim Cassidy) Busness, Seth Busness, and Nicole (Jason) Nelson; 5 great-grandchildren, Rose Benda, Addison and Abigail Schnuelle, and Chace and Jordin Busness; and a sister, Ruth Rask of Lansing, IA. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Dorothy, who died in 1986; a granddaughter, Kristi Busness; and a great-granddaughter, Kaydeen Busness. Casketbearers are his grandchildren.

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William H “Bill” Welper's memorial is located at: Oakland Cemetery, Waukon, Allamakee County, USA.
When did William H “Bill” Welper death?
William H “Bill” Welper death on 6 Jun 2007 in Houston, Houston County, Minnesota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William H “Bill” Welper's memorial?
Latitude: 43.2577000
Longitude: -91.4735000

Family Members:

Parent

Theodore August Welper

(1889 - 1968)

Matilda W Hausman Welper

(1891 - 1971)

Spouse

Dorothy Arlene Heidemann Welper

(1931 - 1986)

Siblings

Ruth Ann Welper Rask

(1925 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oakland Cemetery
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2577000, -91.4735000

2. Eells Plot
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2749759, -91.5168078

3. Dundee Plot
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2260887, -91.4493054

4. Dundey Cemetery
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2260000, -91.4493000

5. Nelson Plot
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2444218, -91.4251376

6. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2919006, -91.5006027

7. Makee Township Cemetery
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2983017, -91.4781036

8. Ebenezer Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2477989, -91.4143982

9. Allamakee County Care Facility Cemetery
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3153060, -91.4542960

10. Zalmona Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2405586, -91.5516663

11. Round Prairie Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2986107, -91.4136124

12. Evergreen Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2038994, -91.4250031

13. Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Postville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1971000, -91.5402000

14. Lycurgus Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3320000, -91.4240000

15. Old West Paint Creek Cemetery
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2550011, -91.3597183

16. West Paint Creek Synod Cemetery
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2606180, -91.3593980

17. Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2297211, -91.5869370

18. Rossville Cemetery
Rossville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1944008, -91.3758011

19. Cleveland Cemetery
Postville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1631000, -91.4930000

20. West Ridge Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3125950, -91.5918370

21. East Glenwood Cemetery
Glenwood Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2766991, -91.6147003

22. Center Baptist Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2886086, -91.3355637

23. IOOF Cemetery
Rossville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1782990, -91.3735962

24. Reynolds Plot
Waterville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2666445, -91.3251340