John Slade Welter Sr., age 82, formerly of Wilmette, happily retired to San Antonio, TX. Loving husband of the late Lucille; devoted father of Catherine (Ken) Stec, John S. Jr., James R. (Stephanie) and David J.; proud grandfather of Andrew and Alisabeth. Visitation Wednesday, 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 9:30 a.m. from Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie, to St. Joseph Church, 1747 Lake Ave., Wilmette. Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Funeral info, 847-675-1990
