Allen Ronald Welp

February 28, 1928 - February 14, 2020

Allen “Al” Ronald Welp of King City passed away on February 14, 2020. He was 91 Al was born on February 28, 1928 to Alphonse and Gertrude Welp in Portland, OR. He attended Washington High School in Portland and it was there that he met Berniece Northrup. The two became high school sweethearts and when Al enlisted in the U.S. Army after graduation in 1946, Berniece waited for him. Upon returning from the service Al began working for Pacific Northwest Bell, a company he would stay with for 34 years until his retirement in 1983. Al and Berniece enjoyed his retirement and spent years travelling around the country in their RV, becoming “snowbirds” and spending winters in Arizona. He is survived by his devoted wife of 72 years, Berniece; his three children, Kenneth Welp (Lynn) of Albany, Gary Welp (Kathy) of West Chester, PA and Trudy Kelsoe (Wayne) of Tualatin; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A private service with military honors will be held at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.