Harry Conrad Welter

Harry Conrad Welter, age 89, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024, with family members by his side. Harry was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on November 14, 1934. . He grew up in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, graduating from William Penn High School, with high academic honors on June 11, 1952. Because of the Korean War, He went into the United States Navy due to being called into the draft. Before he left for duty, he became engaged to Elaine Miller. She graduated with him, then went into Nursing School in Pennsylvania. They later got married on June 12, 1954, at the German Lutheran Church in Steelton, Pennsylvania. Harry was stationed at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, Special Services to the Vice Admiral, until November of 1956. In Pensacola, Harry and Elaine started their family of two girls and two boys. After being Honorably Discharged, he went to work for Gulf Power and Light Company, and started his studies of Electrician at Pensacola Jr. College. After eight years with the power company, he transferred to Air Products and Chemical. He stayed with Air Products for 32 years, also finishing his Electrical degree. Harry was very active with his children in baseball, football, golf, and church activities; being coach to all. Harry and family did a lot of traveling throughout the country during the summer. Many funny stories had the family looking forward to the next trip. Harry was also an avid golfer, winning many tournaments. He and Elaine traveled many times to play in Scotland’s St. Andrews Golf Course and others. He was also a big collector of trains, many from Germany. Harry loved and was very proud to tell you about his 14 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. He followed their lives and accomplishments. He loved sharing with friends and strangers about his family. Harry and Elaine enjoyed cruises, more than 57. They enjoyed trips to Europe. Harry was preceded in death by his father, Harry L. Welter; mother, Katherine S. Welter; sister, Catherine Shick; sister, Betty Flickinger; sister, Evelyn Stanley; and sister, Helen Stanley. Harry is survived by his wife of 70 years, Elaine M. Welter; daughter, Bonnie W. Thomas (Lou); daughter, Debbie E. Mills (Leon); son, Dennis S. Welter (Margo); son, Michael S. Welter (Crystal); grandchildren, Jeremy Jernigan (Olivia), Travis Jackson (Lindsay), Richard Schultz (Jesica), Michael Schultz, Christine Barsuhn (Grant), April Mills, Paul Mills, Dylan Welter (Ashley), Brennan Welter (Tana), Austan Welter (Alexie), Cody Welter (Lindsay), Jesse Welter (Aubrey), Victoria Malar (Andrew), Shane Welter (Lauren), and Cynthia Moree; 20 precious great grandchildren; brother, Leroy Welter (Jeane) and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lutheran Church of the Resurrection for grounds keeping in memory of Harry Welter.

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Harry Conrad Welter

November 14, 1934 - September 2, 2024