John Carroll "Red" Welker, 85, of Carmi, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 at Premiere Healthcare in New Harmony, IN.  He was born in Olney, IL on December 20, 1931, the son of Ben C. and Matilda (Buss) Welker.  John married Ramona Gayle Brandenstein in April of 1959 in Shawneetown, IL and she preceded him in death on October 15, 2016.

John graduated from Olney High School. He was a salesman for General Oilfield Supply and after retirement he worked maintenance at Carmi McDonalds. He was a member of Carmi Lions Club.

John is survived by two daughters, Tamara Anderson of New Harmony, IN and Marilyn and Michael Brauser of Mt. Vernon, IN; a son, Michael and Julie Welker of Paducah, KY; brother-in-law, John Ogle, of Olney; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grand children. 

John was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ramona; a daughter, Debra Hancock; brother, Roy Welker; sister, Doris Ogle; sister-in-law, Francis Welker and a son-in-law, Fred Anderson.

Funeral services at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi.  Burial in North Maple Ridge Cemetery in Carmi.

Campbell Funeral Home, Carmi, IL