Charles Eugene Welda
August 29, 1937 - February 27, 2020
Obituary
WAUNAKEE - Charles E. Welda, age 82, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, with family by his side. He was born on Aug. 29, 1937, in LaCrosse, Wis., the son of Wilbur and Charlotte (Olson) Welda. He married the love of his life, Myrna Goodenough, on April 23, 1960.
Chuck loved life as a storyteller, an adventurer and a mountain climber, he loved to drive, and most of all, his family was number one. He was so proud of his bride, his kids, grandkids, and his great-granddaughter, June Marie, brought him so much joy. He touched the hearts of everyone who knew him and we are so lucky to have had him in our lives.
Chuck discovered the majesty of the Colorado mountains while proudly serving his country in the U.S. Army for two years. He also served in reserve. He loved his time as a middle school teacher and as an elementary school principal and he made a difference in the lives of all his students, staff, and peers. He was involved in the Middleton community throughout his life and was an active member of the Sertoma Club of Middleton, Middleton Outreach Ministry and St. Luke’s Lutheran Church.
Chuck’s spirit lives on through his wife, Myrna; daughters, Kathleen Farrell and Paulette (Mark) Wilson; grandchildren, Andrew (Dana) Farrell, Meghan (Ryan) Gallagher, Alec Wilson and Caroline Wilson; great-granddaughter, June Marie Farrell; siblings, Sid, Carol and Ruth, and their families; and his many relatives and lifelong friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a niece; and a nephew.
A memorial service to celebrate Chuck’s life will be held at ST. LUKE'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 7337 Hubbard Ave., Middleton, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2020, with a luncheon to follow. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the start of the service on Saturday.
The family would like to thank those involved in Chuck’s care at St. Mary’s Care Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Chuck’s name may be made to Feed My Lambs in care of St. Luke’s Church.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761
Events
Visitation
Sat Mar 7, 2020 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Luke's Lutheran Church • 7337 Hubbard Avenue, Middleton, WI 53562
Service
Sat Mar 7, 2020 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. Luke's Lutheran Church • 7337 Hubbard Avenue, Middleton, WI 53562
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Memories
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Gloria Adell
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Sending prayers of comfort to the family. Chuck was a great man, always smiling and ready to say hello. He will be missed.. RIP...
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Dan Simms, Middleton & Waunakee
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Few people go through life being genuinely nice, upbeat and friendly all the time . . . Chuck was this and much more to me, and I am a better person having known him as a friend. RIP, Chuck, you did great things in your walk.
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Cindy Krantz
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Kathy, I would like to offer you and your family my deepest and most sincere condolences.
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Scott Neale
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Welda Family. Chuck was a wonderful man and seemingly always put everyone else first. He served as elementary principal under my father at Middleton and had my father’s deepest respect and friendship. When my father passed away several years ago, Chuck drove all the way up to Merrill to give us his condolences. I will never forget that! Rest In Peace Chuck, job well done! Scott Neale and family
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Kevin Miller
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Chuck was a wonderful uncle and a great influence on me. He always made us (kids) feel important and made sure to take time to talk with us about our lives. Great memories of time spent in Mindoro with him and his family. Rest in peace.
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Sherry Sinclair Buchanan
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One of the best days of my life was when Chuck hired me to be the K-6 ED/BD teacher at Northside Elementary School when I was 23 years old. What a wonderful, enthusiastic, and open minded principal, mentor, teacher and child advocate, educator, and friend Chuck was. He was always willing to try new things if something wasn't working, and was so involved with every aspect of the school! I will be forever grateful to him for the years I spent there. I'll never forget the time he took some time off to live a bucket list dream of his...exploring Sitka, Alaska! He came back with a full beard, mustache, and if I remember correctly long hair...well, long for him. So many wonderful memories wrapped up in that perpetually smiling face. My deepest condolences to Myrna and the rest of Chuck's family.