Charles E. Welner

Charles E. Welner

Charles E. Welner, age 82, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born on September 3, 1935 in Topsham, Maine to the late James Thomas and Mildred (Wheeler) Welner.  Charles spent his career as a teacher and coached football. He was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church and was an associate pastor there. Charles enjoyed golfing, football, the Boston Red Sox and the Patriots.  Charles was a family man who enjoyed his family and loved people.  He is survived by his wife: Barbara Welner-Sebring, FL; children: Beverly Ehr (Richard)-Wisconsin; Karen Kappenman (Patrick)-Massachusetts; Randall Welner (Natalie)-Massachusetts; 12 Grandchildren; Melissa Ehr- LA, Nathan Ehr- WI, Benjamin Ehr-WI, Matthew Ehr-WI, Crystal Otto-MN, Joel Kappenman-MA, Jeremy Kappenman-MA, Michael Kappenman-NY, Danielle Noe-MA, Jordan Welner-NY, Allison Pantera-MA and Jeremy Lindsay-MA,; 20 Great-Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, grandson; Randall Welner Jr.; brother: James Welner, Jr.; and sister: Margaret Soule. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 10:00am at Maranatha Baptist Church with Dr. Terry Price to officiate and the visitation beginning at 9:00am. Burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens.  Memorial contributions may be made to Maranatha Manor, 54 Maranatha Boulevard, Sebring, FL  33870 or Maranatha Baptist Church, 35 Maranatha Boulevard, Sebring, FL  33870.