Carole Sue (Wilberding) Welu, 82, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at Stonehill Communities.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the Church of the Resurrection in Dubuque. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow immediately at 11:00 AM. Following the Mass, burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Carole was born on February 26, 1941, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Harry and Mildred (Schaan) Wilberding.
She grew up in Dubuque, IA and attended Immaculate Conception Academy. She has fond memories of growing up on Lincoln Avenue with her siblings.
She started her sewing career at Sorbeau Manufacturing and later at Zuckies, both in Dubuque.
She married David J. Welu on September 7, 1963, at St. Anthony Catholic Church. He died July 21, 2023.
Early in their marriage Carole was busy helping Dave with the demands of the family business.
However, her greatest joy was spending time raising their four children. Being a mother was her life's work and she was devoted to doing the best she could for all her children. For instance, she was a Boy Scout Den Mother and planned field trips and many craft activities for the scout troop. She was the original "Soccer Mom"; carpooling kids to and from school field trips in her faux wood-paneled nine-passenger station wagon. Much to the chagrin of her children and husband, she organized regional Sunday sightseeing trips. Small petting zoos, Strawberry Point, and other locations were met with initial groans but later became the material for fond family memories. She cooked daily family meals, and many recipes were inspired by the local Betty Thomas radio show. Unfortunately, her efforts with casseroles were not always appreciated by her fussy children.
When her children were older, she returned to part-time work at both Manor Care and Sears.
She also enjoyed volunteering her time at St. Mark Community Center.
Later, when she was blessed with grandchildren, she provided love and support to her family. She spent many hours as a babysitter so her youngest daughter could pursue her nursing education. And she could always be counted on when any of the grandchildren were ill or the family needed additional or emergency care.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David; her son, Mark A. Welu; her brother, Alan H. Wilberding; and sister Sally A. Parker.
We would like to thank the staff at Stonehill Communities and Hospice of Dubuque for their kindness and care of Carole.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Stonehill Communities or Hospice of Dubuque.
Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Crematory is in care of the arrangements.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the Church of the Resurrection in Dubuque. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow immediately at 11:00 AM. Following the Mass, burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Carole was born on February 26, 1941, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Harry and Mildred (Schaan) Wilberding.
She grew up in Dubuque, IA and attended Immaculate Conception Academy. She has fond memories of growing up on Lincoln Avenue with her siblings.
She started her sewing career at Sorbeau Manufacturing and later at Zuckies, both in Dubuque.
She married David J. Welu on September 7, 1963, at St. Anthony Catholic Church. He died July 21, 2023.
Early in their marriage Carole was busy helping Dave with the demands of the family business.
However, her greatest joy was spending time raising their four children. Being a mother was her life's work and she was devoted to doing the best she could for all her children. For instance, she was a Boy Scout Den Mother and planned field trips and many craft activities for the scout troop. She was the original "Soccer Mom"; carpooling kids to and from school field trips in her faux wood-paneled nine-passenger station wagon. Much to the chagrin of her children and husband, she organized regional Sunday sightseeing trips. Small petting zoos, Strawberry Point, and other locations were met with initial groans but later became the material for fond family memories. She cooked daily family meals, and many recipes were inspired by the local Betty Thomas radio show. Unfortunately, her efforts with casseroles were not always appreciated by her fussy children.
When her children were older, she returned to part-time work at both Manor Care and Sears.
She also enjoyed volunteering her time at St. Mark Community Center.
Later, when she was blessed with grandchildren, she provided love and support to her family. She spent many hours as a babysitter so her youngest daughter could pursue her nursing education. And she could always be counted on when any of the grandchildren were ill or the family needed additional or emergency care.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David; her son, Mark A. Welu; her brother, Alan H. Wilberding; and sister Sally A. Parker.
We would like to thank the staff at Stonehill Communities and Hospice of Dubuque for their kindness and care of Carole.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Stonehill Communities or Hospice of Dubuque.
Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Crematory is in care of the arrangements.
Carole Sue (Wilberding) Welu, 82, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at Stonehill Communities.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the Church of the Resurrection in Dubuque. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow immediately at 11:00 AM. Following the Mass, burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Carole was born on February 26, 1941, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Harry and Mildred (Schaan) Wilberding.
She grew up in Dubuque, IA and attended Immaculate Conception Academy. She has fond memories of growing up on Lincoln Avenue with her siblings.
She started her sewing career at Sorbeau Manufacturing and later at Zuckies, both in Dubuque.
She married David J. Welu on September 7, 1963, at St. Anthony Catholic Church. He died July 21, 2023.
Early in their marriage Carole was busy helping Dave with the demands of the family business.
However, her greatest joy was spending time raising their four children. Being a mother was her life's work and she was devoted to doing the best she could for all her children. For instance, she was a Boy Scout Den Mother and planned field trips and many craft activities for the scout troop. She was the original "Soccer Mom"; carpooling kids to and from school field trips in her faux wood-paneled nine-passenger station wagon. Much to the chagrin of her children and husband, she organized regional Sunday sightseeing trips. Small petting zoos, Strawberry Point, and other locations were met with initial groans but later became the material for fond family memories. She cooked daily family meals, and many recipes were inspired by the local Betty Thomas radio show. Unfortunately, her efforts with casseroles were not always appreciated by her fussy children.
When her children were older, she returned to part-time work at both Manor Care and Sears.
She also enjoyed volunteering her time at St. Mark Community Center.
Later, when she was blessed with grandchildren, she provided love and support to her family. She spent many hours as a babysitter so her youngest daughter could pursue her nursing education. And she could always be counted on when any of the grandchildren were ill or the family needed additional or emergency care.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David; her son, Mark A. Welu; her brother, Alan H. Wilberding; and sister Sally A. Parker.
We would like to thank the staff at Stonehill Communities and Hospice of Dubuque for their kindness and care of Carole.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Stonehill Communities or Hospice of Dubuque.
Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Crematory is in care of the arrangements.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the Church of the Resurrection in Dubuque. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow immediately at 11:00 AM. Following the Mass, burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Carole was born on February 26, 1941, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Harry and Mildred (Schaan) Wilberding.
She grew up in Dubuque, IA and attended Immaculate Conception Academy. She has fond memories of growing up on Lincoln Avenue with her siblings.
She started her sewing career at Sorbeau Manufacturing and later at Zuckies, both in Dubuque.
She married David J. Welu on September 7, 1963, at St. Anthony Catholic Church. He died July 21, 2023.
Early in their marriage Carole was busy helping Dave with the demands of the family business.
However, her greatest joy was spending time raising their four children. Being a mother was her life's work and she was devoted to doing the best she could for all her children. For instance, she was a Boy Scout Den Mother and planned field trips and many craft activities for the scout troop. She was the original "Soccer Mom"; carpooling kids to and from school field trips in her faux wood-paneled nine-passenger station wagon. Much to the chagrin of her children and husband, she organized regional Sunday sightseeing trips. Small petting zoos, Strawberry Point, and other locations were met with initial groans but later became the material for fond family memories. She cooked daily family meals, and many recipes were inspired by the local Betty Thomas radio show. Unfortunately, her efforts with casseroles were not always appreciated by her fussy children.
When her children were older, she returned to part-time work at both Manor Care and Sears.
She also enjoyed volunteering her time at St. Mark Community Center.
Later, when she was blessed with grandchildren, she provided love and support to her family. She spent many hours as a babysitter so her youngest daughter could pursue her nursing education. And she could always be counted on when any of the grandchildren were ill or the family needed additional or emergency care.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David; her son, Mark A. Welu; her brother, Alan H. Wilberding; and sister Sally A. Parker.
We would like to thank the staff at Stonehill Communities and Hospice of Dubuque for their kindness and care of Carole.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Stonehill Communities or Hospice of Dubuque.
Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Crematory is in care of the arrangements.
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