Delbert Robert Welper

Delbert Robert Welper, 86, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2019. He was born to Virgil and Irene (Buege) Welper of New Albin IA on February 26th, 1933. Del married Colleen (Kane) on December 28th, 1961. They were married for nearly 58 years. Del worked for the United States Postal Service for over 40 years and during his career, he was postmaster in Viroqua, West Salem and La Crescent. After retiring from the postal service, Del drove bus for Ready Bus Line. He enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Colleen, and children, Lee (Rebecca) Welper, Nancy (Jeff) Zadow and Joan (Michael) Tharp. He has six grandchildren, Zachary and Benjamin Zadow, Madison, Connor and Liam Tharp, and Frieda Welper. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Everet, Virgil and Leslie, and his son, David.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Church of the Crucifixion in La Crescent at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 30th followed by a luncheon. Rev. John L. Evans, II will officiate. Family and friends may visit before the service beginning at 10:00 AM at the church.

We wish to express our gratitude to the dedicated, compassionate staff at Springbrook Village of La Crescent and St. Croix Hospice for the care they provided Del.