James "Pee-Wee" Matthew Welter, 55, of St Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, KS.
He was born August 20, 1965 in St. Joseph, son of Judy and David Welter. He attended Savannah High School. James married Melissa Ellis on January 13, 2019 in Savannah, Missouri. James loved cars, guitars, and most of all his family.
He was preceded in death by mother, Judy Welter, mother-in-law, Linda Ellis, and brothers, Allen and John Lee Welter.
Survivors include: wife, Melissa Welter, of the home, father, David Welter of St. Joseph, daughter, Olivia Welter of Colorado, son, Frank Welter of St. Joseph, father in law, Chuck Ellis, grandchildren, Charlie, Leah, and Camden, 4 nephews, 6 nieces, and numerous other extended family.
Mr. Welter has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Memorial Service will be 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2021 at Rupp Funeral Home. Pastor Chuck Ellis officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the James Welter Memorial Fund, c/o Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.
