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David Wayne Welton, age 69, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born February 12, 1955 in Pontiac, the son of Wayne E. and Kathleen (Fisher) Welton, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1973.
David earned a bachelor’s degree at Olivet Nazarene University and became a pastor of two different churches. After moving to Michigan, he ran a lumber company. In 1994 he became a builder and owner of Welton Homes and built over 300 homes in St. Joseph County and the surrounding area.
He was an avid golfer and was the secretary of the Three Rivers Rotary Club for many years. He loved spending time with family, close friends and especially the GrandKids and Great Grandkids.
Remaining to cherish his memory are his daughter, Holley (Greg Lafferty) Welton-Sangalli; son, James (Jennifer Lee) Welton; grandchildren, Benjeman (Kileah) Hackenberg, Andrew (Ashlynn) Rodaks, Christian and Addyson Maurer, Alyssa (Evan) Mertens, Lucy Abnet, Cataleya Welton, Austin Welton and Preston Welton; great-grandchildren, Atley, Waylon, and Esmé Hackenberg, Rain and Gray Rodaks; sisters, Kathy Heck and Jill (Mike) Morgan.
David was preceded in death by his parents and by his son, Blake Welton, in 2023.
In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Three Rivers Church of the Nazarene, 1221 Coon Hollow Rd., Three Rivers. A celebration of life will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Rev. Derl Keefer officiating.
Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.
