Loretta “Ann” Welker, 84, of Perryville, Missouri passed away peacefully Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Independence Care Center, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born April 8, 1942 in Perry County, MO to Howard and Loretta (Morrison) Krauss.
Ann and Donald A. Welker were married May 14, 1966.
She retired from the Farm Service Agency after 35 years of dedicated service. Ann belonged to MASCOE (Missouri Association of County Office Employees) and was on the Zion Lutheran finance board. She was the Zion Lutheran point person for the Christmas Country Church tour for over 20 years. Ann was a generous and loving woman who never failed to offer her time, gifts and skills to help others. Whether that included baking pies, cakes and cookies for family and friends, church functions and routine doctor visits or simply lending a listening ear to a friend in need. Ann’s priority was always putting others first. Christ’s love was evident fully in Ann’s life, and her dedication to serving and loving those around her.
Ann was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Longtown, MO.
Survivors include daughter, Michelle (Brian) Mueller; son, Jason Welker; two brothers, Jerry (Laverne) Krauss, Kenneth (Ann) Krauss; sister-in-law, Charlotte Krauss; three grandchildren, Emma (Cody) Comte, Jonathan (Lauren) Mueller, Anna (Quinn Steffens) Mueller; great-grandchild, Charlotte Comte and special friend, Clarence Meyer.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband and brother, Howard “Jr.” Krauss.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville and will continue from 8:00 am to 9:50 am on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Zion Lutheran Church in Longtown, MO.
Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Zion Lutheran Church in Longtown with Rev. Daniel Larsen officiating.
Burial will be at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Apple Creek, MO.
Memorial contributions may be given to Immanuel Lutheran School or Saxony Lutheran High School.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
