With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Carl Welker (Fort Wayne, Indiana), born in Saint Joseph, Michigan, who passed away on April 15, 2024 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Carl Welker and Doris Welker; and his wife Kay Welker (Kirbach). He is survived by : his children, Wendy Polderman (Truques) of Fort Wayne and Lance Welker (David Markulis) of Fort Wayne; his grandchildren, Taylor Rowe (Pierce) of Fort Wayne, Jordyn Polderman of Fort Wayne and Jensen Nigg (Chase) of Fort Wayne; his great grandchildren, Graysen, Phoenix and Blakelyn; and his siblings, Betty Bellaire (Dick), Shirley Wire (Jim), LuAnne Miller (Ray Simpson), Terry Welker (Shirley), Lori Oakley (Jed) and Tammy Fennell (Mike).

Visitation was held on Monday, April 22nd 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services (6557 N Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN 46825). A funeral service was held on Monday, April 22nd 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location. An entombment was held on Monday, April 22nd 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Lindenwood Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
FairHaven Funeral Home