Keith Welker obituary: Keith Welker's Obituary, Orlando

In Memory Of
Keith B. Welker
1970 - 2019

Obituary photo of Keith Welker, Orlando-FL
Obituary photo of Keith Welker, Orlando-FL

In Memory Of
Keith B. Welker
1970 - 2019

Keith B. Welker, age 48, of Orlando, Florida passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 15, 2019.

Keith was born on April 12, 1970 in West Islip, Long Island, NY; son of James and Eleanor (Goetz) Welker. He worked for many years as a glazier and found a second home at Ace Glass Services in Casselberry, FL. Keith was a devoted father and grandfather, enjoying a variety of outdoor activities. He was a six year survivor of Leukemia after having a bone marrow transplant in 2012. Keith’s biggest passion was riding his motorcycle, and the companionship of his biker buddies; which are many. Riding his motorcycle was his wind thearpy.

He is survived by his son, Ryan; daughter, Rebecca; grandson, Mason; future son-in-law, Christian Rivera; parents James and Eleanor; two sisters, Roni Houle and her husband Mike, and their children Myke and Matt; and Susan Schwarting and her daughter, Lee Anne.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 7:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, 895 S. Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32822.

Visitation will be on Friday, March 1 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the Funeral Home.
In Lieu of Flowers, donations in Keith’s memory can be made to The American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
To share your memories of Keith or leave a special condolence message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Keith B. Welker, age 48, of Orlando, Florida passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 15, 2019.

Keith was born on April 12, 1970 in West Islip, Long Island, NY; son of James and Eleanor (Goetz) Welker. He worked for many years as a glazier and found a second home at Ace Glass Services in Casselberry, FL. Keith was a devoted father and grandfather, enjoying a variety of outdoor activities. He was a six year survivor of Leukemia after having a bone marrow transplant in 2012. Keith’s biggest passion was riding his motorcycle, and the companionship of his biker buddies; which are many. Riding his motorcycle was his wind thearpy.

He is survived by his son, Ryan; daughter, Rebecca; grandson, Mason; future son-in-law, Christian Rivera; parents James and Eleanor; two sisters, Roni Houle and her husband Mike, and their children Myke and Matt; and Susan Schwarting and her daughter, Lee Anne.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 7:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, 895 S. Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32822.

Visitation will be on Friday, March 1 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the Funeral Home.
In Lieu of Flowers, donations in Keith’s memory can be made to The American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
To share your memories of Keith or leave a special condolence message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.

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Visitation

Friday, March 1, 2019 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
895 S Goldenrod Road
Orlando, FL 32822
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Service

Friday, March 1, 2019 at 7:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
895 S Goldenrod Road
Orlando, FL 32822
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E. Orlando Chapel (407-277-4227) is assisting the family

E. Orlando Chapel (407-277-4227) is assisting the family

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