Racine – Leo Joseph Welter, 82, entered into eternal life on May 15, 2012. He was born in Milwaukee on December 25, 1929, son of the late Joseph and Katherine Welter.
Leo faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army from July 16, 1951 until August 31, 1975. He fought in both the Korea and Vietnam Wars where he received several medals. He was united in marriage to Veronica Welter in Wichita Falls, TX. Leo was a genuine Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers fan. He enjoyed playing Pinochle, Poker, and doing crossword puzzles. Above all, Leo loved Sunday dinners with his family and enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Leo leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Regina (Charles) Houser, Eric Alford, both of Lawton, OK, Serena (James) Sosa of Racine; grandchildren, Randy, Quintin (Anna), Tommy, Billy, Adrianya, Eric, Jr., Joshua, Nelson, Veronica, Nicholas; 21 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Zorina (Mike) Testerman of Broken Arrow, OK; brother-in-law, Cameron Steward of Oklahoma City, OK; and other relatives and dear friends too numerous to mention. In addition to his parents and his wife, Veronica, Leo is preceded in death by his son, Aarron Alford, granddaughters, Angel and Julia; 14 siblings; sister-in-law, Krista Honeycutt.
Funeral services are private. The family has suggested memorials to the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association, or St. Joseph School.
The family would like to thank the Wheaton Franciscan ER and ICU staff for their compassion and care of our beloved Leo.
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