Died Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at home
Tom was born April 15, 1949 in Fremont to Richard and Ida 'Petersen' Welty Sr. He was raised in Fremont, received his Eagle Scout Award and graduated from Fremont High School in 1967. After high school he started with the city of Fremont in the water department and retired 47 years later as Line Foreman. During his time with the city he also received his Pyrotechnic License and helped with the city fireworks for many years. He was a resident of Lake Ventura and conducted the Fireworks display there as well. Tom was a Husker Fanatic, loved watching his grandkids activities and enjoyed his time living at Lake Ventura, where he served as 'Lake Board President'.
Survivors:
Daughters Christine Dozler of Lincoln and her children Ethan and Josh
Jennifer Bohn of Fremont and her son Tyler
Brother Dick Welty and his daughter Shawna
Sisters Rose (Tom) Monke of Arlington
Peggy Welty of Ft. Myers, FL.
Jean Mikoloyck of Omaha
Tom was preceded in death by a son Christopher and his parents Richard and Ida.
The Celebration of Tom's life will be 2pm, Monday, October 28 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont. The Rev. Dan Heuer will officiate, a gathering at the Eagles Club (Military and Main) will follow the service. Memorial Visitation will be Sunday with the family present from 2pm to 5pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(14)
June Chase-Westphal
Fremont, NE Thursday, October 31, 2019 My condolences to the Welty family.Tom and Pearl Stork
Apache Junction, AZ Thursday, October 31, 2019 Dear Jen and Chris, Our sincere sympathy in the recent loss of your dad. Pearl worked for the city and Tom and your dad played poker for 20+ years on Friday nights once a month. Oh the memories of those days and your dad knew I never bluffed in poker. We enjoyed the summer parties at the lake. God bless all of you and you grieve and then remember the good times.Bonita Goracke
Meadow Grove, NE Wednesday, October 30, 2019 My sympathies go out to Tom's family. My mother and Tom's mother were sisters. You will be missed. God Bless and prayers to all.Mary Reese
Fremont, NE Monday, October 28, 2019 our deepest sympathy to Tom's family , Tom was a great man, loved by many and will be for ever missed .Jim Brown
Fremont, NE Monday, October 28, 2019 My condolences to the Welty family.Larry and Pat Snyder
Fremont, NE Friday, October 25, 2019 Our sympathies to Tom's family! Tom was a great guy and neighbor! We will miss him on the lake!Zippy
Fremont, NE Friday, October 25, 2019 Howdy Buddy! Not sure how I am going to travel around without your help anymore. Guess I will just hold down the fort at the lake. I will miss your hugs and cuddles. Yo Baby and Go Big Red!!!Sam and Mary Linder
Fremont, NE Friday, October 25, 2019 You were more than just a friend to us. You were family. We will never forget you or all the amazing fun times and football trips we had together. You are now pain free but our pain in missing you, your infectious laughter, your smiles and your giving heart will go on forever. Rest in Peace out Dear Friend. Sam and MaryMaria Kreiter
Lincoln, NE Thursday, October 24, 2019 Thank you for your fierce support for our boys' sports teams. It's been a pleasure sitting with you on the sidelines & in the bleachers the past several years! I will very much miss hearing your voice at the games. You taught Chris well though as I'm sure she will make you proud. ;) Sorry again about the umbrella in the face at the Creighton game. hahaJeff Schlautman
Kansas City, NE Thursday, October 24, 2019 RIP Tom, you taught us how to live life to the fullest, from football, to fireworks to kids and grandchildren you went all in.Beverly Leuthardet
Chokio, MN Thursday, October 24, 2019 My deepest sympathy to the Welty family!Amy Wild
Fremont, NE Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Jen and the rest of the family my deepest sympathy. A poem that jen shared with me when my dad passed so I'm sharing it with all of u as it helped me......Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I did not die.
Joan Holt
Georgetown, KY Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Your dad was a great man and good friend. We are sorry for your loss and we're shocked when we saw the obituary. May you find strength knowing he is not suffering and he was loved by many 🙏💔Sheila & Dan Andre
Lincoln, NE Wednesday, October 23, 2019 My deepest sympathy to your family. Tom was a great guy and will be truly missed! One of a kind and a very thoughtful person!Dan & Sheila Andre