Welch, Robert E. Robert E. Welch Jr., 78, of Waterloo, died May 26, 2005, in Waterloo. He was born November 2, 1926, in Ballwin, the son of the late Robert and Florence Welch nee Kaffai. He was married to Earlene Welch nee Mainer. He is survived by his wife; daughter Sharon (Jerry) Brennecke of St. Charles, Mo.; step-daughters Lana Sheils of Hazelwood, Mo., and Theresa Crane of Malibu, Calif.; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers Ralph (Susan) Welch of Yucca Valley, Calif., and Danny (Carolyn) Welch of Midwest City, Okla.; and sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded n death by his parents, sister Mary Jane Moore and stepson Dean Weberling. Mr. Welch was a member of Fist Baptist Church of Waterloo. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral services were at First Baptist Church of Waterloo, Pastor Dennis Jones officiating. He is buried at Waterloo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church building fund