Karla And

Rick Welch

Karla K. Welch, age 70, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 and Rick R. Welch, age 67, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, both at Van Wert Health, Van Wert, OH.

Karla was born July 4, 1951 in Van Wert, OH to the late Lester and Carolyn (Tomlinson) Sherer. Rick was born June 5, 1954 in Paulding, OH to the late Ersel and Shirley Jean (Mason) Welch. Karla and Rick were married on September 1, 1972.

Karla and Rick are survived by their daughter, Dawn (Travis) LaFountain; Karla's brother, Roger (Vicky) Sherer; Rick's brother, Doug (Meldy) Welch and sister, Lorna; Rick's nephew, Jason (Diana) Welch; and grandchildren: Linsey and Caleb LaFountain.

They were also preceded in death by Karla's brother, Stephen Sherer.

Karla and Rick were members of Haviland Country Chapel United Methodist Church, Haviland, OH. Karla served as Treasurer for the church and was a member of Eastern Star, Van Wert. She was also an avid collector of saguaro cactuses.  For 52 years, Karla worked as a dental assistant and office manager for Dr. Eversman, D.D.S., Van Wert, OH. Rick retired as a supervisor in 2018 from Shelly Stone Company – Stoneco, Auglaize Facilities, Oakwood, OH and was an avid hunter.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be at Blue Creek Cemetery, Haviland, OH.

Visitation will be 2:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Den Herder Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made in Karla and Rick's names to Haviland Country Chapel United Methodist Church, 207 N. Main St., Haviland, OH 45851 or Woodburn Christian Children's Home, 24902 Notestine Rd., Woodburn, IN 46797.