Terry

Welty

Terry William Welty, 85, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Davenport, Iowa, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 20, 1941, to Howard Wymer and Edith Viola (Fucciolo) Welty, and ultimately settled in Hayward, CA.

Terry graduated from Hayward High School in 1959. He represented the Hayward Farmers lettering in both football and wrestling.

Terry met his wife Susan while they both were working at Capwell’s Department Store in Oakland, CA. They married on Sunday, February 14, 1965, and were each other’s forever Valentine.

Terry was a proud member of the United Auto Workers, working for International Motors in San Leandro, CA, Rock Island, IL, and Springfield, Ohio. In retirement, Terry kept busy as a gift wrapper for Von Maur during the holidays.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Susan, and three children Sara (Hank) Strunk of Glendale, WI; Ed (Jennifer) Welty of Grayslake, IL; and Ken (Rachel) Welty of Canal Winchester, OH. Proud grandfather of Trevor, Ryan, Katherine, Will, Anna, Maycia, and Viola. Brother of Harold Welty and brother-in-law of Lois Hall-Priesendorf. Uncle to very special nieces and nephews Kimberly, David, Mark, Jennifer and Robin. He is further survived by his beloved iPad.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Edith Welty.

A celebration of Terry’s life is planned for Saturday, November 28, 2026, 2 pm at First Lutheran Church, 1230 5th Avenue, Moline, IL where many more memories will be shared.

Terry’s family would like to thank all of the doctors and nurses who took such great care of him in his declining days, always showing him respect and putting up with his cantankerous sense of humor.

As always, thanks for the cat.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.