Marvin J. Welp, 96, Schnellville
Marvin J. Welp, 96, of Schnellville, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand, with family by his side.
Marvin was born in Schnellville, Indiana, on June 3, 1930, to Albert and Emma (Schnell) Welp.
He married Mary Faye Brahm on July 18, 1953, at St. Meinrad the Archabbey.
He was a graduate of Birdseye High School.
Marvin sold monuments and life insurance and was a lifelong farmer.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and sang in their choir. He was a member of the Schnellville Community Club and Conservation Club, Knights of Columbus, Indiana Farm Bureau, past president of St. Vincent de Paul, and past president of the Dubois County Cattlemen’s Association. He was a member of the National Farmers Organization and a past member of the Schnellville Fire Department.
He enjoyed spending time with family, traveling with his wife, farming, checking cows, playing cards and connecting with people. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He supported the veterans, including the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Mary Faye Welp of Schnellville; nine children, Mark (Nancy) Welp of Schellville, Steve (Kathy) Welp of Ferdinand, Wanda Faye Welp of Evansville, Edward Welp and Sherry Leisman of Birdseye, Glenda (Jerry) Lange of Schnellville, Stanley (Janet) Welp of Schnellville, Albert (Angie) Welp of Schnellville, Fred (Julie) Welp of Schnellville, and Marvin L. (Mindy) Welp of Schnellville; 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild on the way; one sister, Doris Birk and brother-in-law, Bob Neuhoff.
He is preceded in death by four sisters: Mary Catherine Pershon, Betty Neuhoff, LaVerne Uebelhor, and Irma Hasenour.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Marvin J. Welp will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A burial will follow in the church cemetery.
A visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Funeral Home. A second visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the 10:00 a.m. service time on Wednesday, November 4th, at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or a favorite charity.
Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.
