WOLTER H. WELGE, 78, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 11:45 pm, Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at his residence. He was born to the late Henry J. and Louise (nee Wolter) Welge on March 7, 1933 in Chester, Illinois. He married Evangeline Bahr on June 23, 1957 in Chester, Illinois; she survives. He was a Therapy Aide at Chester Mental Health from 1961-1992. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois and was a counter for the Sunday offering for many years. He was an Army Veteran and a life-time member of the American Legion Post #487 in Chester. He was an avid sports fan and loved fishing and hunting. Survivors: Wife Evangeline Welge Chester, IL 2 Daughters Vickie (Tom) Kertz Perryville, MO Lori (Ivan) Bost Memphis, TN 1 Sisters Melba Camp Memphis, TN 3 Grandchildren Casey (Matt) Petzoldt, Cody Kertz & Britney Bost Preceded in death by: Parents and 2 Sisters - Arlene Brueggeman & Glodine Perrine Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Saturday, December 17, 2011 St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Peter Ill Rev. Mark Willig Visitation: Friday - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Saturday - 9:00 am - 11:00 am St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois Interment: Evergreen Cemetery Chester, Illinois Memorials: St. John's Debt Fund or St. John's Radio Fund