Richard H. Welker

Richard H. Welker, 82, of Leaf River, IL, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Serenity Hospice and Home.

Graveside services were held at Nichol Cemetery in Marseilles, IL. Seals-Campbell Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements and cremation rites.

Richard was born on July 18, 1944, in New Haven, CT, to Oscar and Edna (Zane) Welker. On April 16, 1981, he married Jean Littlewood of Rockford who survives.

Richard graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison with a degree in engineering. He was employed by Woodward Governor Company and by other companies in the fastener industries. He also owned and managed rental properties until his retirement. Richard was also passionate about the Nash Recreational Pool, maintaining his property, and cutting grass and firewood.

He is survived by his wife, Jean; his brother-in-law, David (Tanya) Littlewood; his two nieces, Elizabeth and Catherine; and his cat, “Charlie Cat”.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his fathers-in-law and mother-in-law, Elroy and R. Jean Littlewood and Paul Albrecht; and his brother, Robert Welker.

Memorials may be directed to Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL or the Byron Fire Protection District.

Seals-Campbell Funeral Home

1009 E. Bluff St., Marseilles, IL 61341

815-795-5151 www.sealscampbell.com