Jean Welton

MIDDLETON/NAPLES, FL- Jean L. Welton, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Meriter Hospital, surrounded by her four loving children. She was born September 3, 1936 in Ashland, WI, the daughter of David and Audrey (Simon) Holt. Jean was united in marriage to Kenneth R. Welton on June 16, 1956 in Washburn, WI. They enjoyed a wonderful life together settling in Madison, WI following Ken's graduation from the University of Wisconsin. While raising four children together they enjoyed traveling on vacations across the country, visiting national parks and monuments. Jean was an accomplished Bridge player, she enjoyed playing the game with her closest friends all the way up to the time of her passing. Jean had been dealing with the struggles of having Leukemia for the past several years. Ken and Jean would become snowbirds each winter, heading to sunny Florida to live in Naples, FL. The family enjoyed weeks each summer at their lake home in Manitowish Waters, WI.

Jean is survived by two brothers, Dwight (Elaine) Holt, Jim (Waneta) Holt, three sisters, Grace Harris, Elizabeth Griesser, and Audrey (Doug) Holt-Grosnick, a daughter, Kristine (Dwain) Henning, three sons, Kurtis, Kevin, and Michael. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Jean was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Kenneth.

A Celebration of Life will be held at noon at the Cress Center, 6021 University Avenue, on Thursday, November 15, 2018. Visitation will proceed the Celebration of Life beginning at 10:00 am. Jean will be laid to rest alongside her husband at Resurrection Cemetery in Madison, WI. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Cress Center
6021 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
608-238-8406