Richard Lynn Welty's Obituary
Richard Lynn Welty, 49, of Columbia, MO, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, with the preliminary cause of death being coronary artery disease with bicuspid aortic valve. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 3:00 PM at Happy Hollow Shelter at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia, Missouri with Rev. James Gray officiating. Food will be served, and the family asks attendees to dress comfortably.
Richard was born on March 11, 1974, in Columbia, Missouri to Dennis Lynn Welty and Connie Irene (Laurence) Welty. He graduated from Hickman High School in 1992.
Richard was preceded in death by both parents.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his sister Christy Ludeman (James) of Columbia, nephews: David Ludeman and Anthony Ludeman, niece: Julia Ludeman, great nieces: Natalie Ludeman and Taylor Ludeman, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
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