Thomas R. Welte, age 65, of Brooksville, passed away December 28, 2016. Thomas was born on December 29, 1950 in Springfield, MN to Betty (Sturm) Welte and the late Russell W. Welte. In 1977 he married Laurel Traister with whom he shared 39 years of marriage. Thomas originially made Florida his home in 1960 when he resided in Clearwater. In 1968, he made a move to California where he resided until 1973, at which time he returned to make Hernando County, Florida his permanent home. Thomas worked in Sales throughout his life and was the owner of both the Vuflow Filters and Rusco Companies. He enjoyed scuba diving, fishing, hunting and was a supporter of the National Rifle Association. Thomas also enjoyed riding Motorcycles. He had a great love of music and enjoyed collecting guitars.
Those left to mourn Thomas’ passing are his wife, Laurel Welte of Brooksville, FL; mother: Betty Welte of Floral City, FL; sons: Jason Welte of Portland, OR, Matthew Welte of Weeki-Wachee, FL; brother, Dave Welte and his wife Debbie of Lutz, FL; sister, Mary Gullett and her husband Roger of Land O’ Lakes, FL; and several nieces and nephews. Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Russell Welte.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service is planned for Monday, January 2, 2017 at 3:00 PM from the Chas E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness, FL with Deacon Steve Kurylowicz of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church officiating. The family will receive friends in visitation beginning at 2:00 PM until the hour of service. Arrangements are under the direction of the Chas E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness, FL.
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