Donald E. Welge

DONALD E. WELGE, 84, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 4:52 am, Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born to the late William H. and Rudelle F. (nee Fritze) Welge on July 11, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Don married Mary Alice Childers on August 4, 1962 at St. John Lutheran Church in Chester; she survives.

Don had been the President of Gilster Mary-Lee Corp in Chester, Illinois and was with the company for over 60 years.

He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois. He was also a member of the Chamber of Commerce in Chester, Steeleville and Perryville and was also a director for the Buena Vista National Bank. Don was passionate in supporting the Boy Scouts for over 40 years and had been council president. He was an adviser for the School of Business at Southern Illinois University of Carbondale and Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. Don was also an active Louisiana State University Alumni with the School of Agriculture.

He was an Army Veteran.

Survivors:

Wife:

Mary Alice Welge Chester, IL

2 Sons:

Robert (Paige) Welge Chester, IL

Thomas (Tracy) Welge Chester, IL

1 Brother:

Mike (Betty) Welge Chester, IL

1 Sister-in-law:

Julia Saak Chester, IL

4 Grandchildren:

Austin, Lauren, Jackson and William Welge

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by : Parents, 1 Brother – Bruce Welge and 1 Brother-in-law – Wib Saak

A Memorial Service will be held in Don’s memory at a later date at St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois.

A Private Graveside Service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Chester, Illinois.

Memorials contributions can be made in Don’s memory to St. John Lutheran Church an d

memorials are being accepted at Pechacek Funeral Homes in Chester.