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WELU, Edmund J.
WELU, Emund. (Dubuque, IA, Sept. 9, 1939--Dubuque, IA, February 25, 2024) The son of Edmund and Louise (Schueller) Welu Edmund graduated from LORAS ACADEMY]] in 1957. On February 27, 1960, Ed married Elaine Fah at SACRED HEART CHURCH.
Early in his career, Ed was manager of the livestock office at the DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY. He left there to begin his long career with Holy Ghost Credit Union serving as President and CEO. Throughout his 55 years at Holy Ghost Credit Union, he was also a member of their Board of Directors. Ed was an active member of Holy Spirit Parish-Holy Ghost Church where he served as a lector/usher as well as an altar server, he had the honor of serving Mass with his granddaughter. On Tuesday nights, he also called Bingo at Holy Ghost.
He was an accomplished self-taught harmonica player and yodeler. He was the reigning Milwaukee German Fest Yodeling champion for six years and also won multiple championships at the Iowa State Fair. He proudly shared his talents at weddings, birthdays, and special events.
Ed was a sport's enthusiast. He played on the Holy Name baseball league, fast pitch softball for numerous teams, and managed several teams including Webers to multiple awards. He also umpired for many years and was secretary-treasurer for the Dubuque Umpires Association. In 1989, he was elected into the Dubuque Kiwanis Fast Pitch Hall of Fame. Ed was also an accomplished bowler, having bowled an 800 series and two 300 games.
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Obituaries, Telegraph Herald