Mark A. Welp, 63, of St. Meinrad

Mark A. Welp, 63, of St. Meinrad passed away Friday April 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Mark was born May 23, 1956 in Huntingburg to Cyrene & Emma (Hedinger) Welp. He was united in marriage to Eileen Otto on November 13, 1976 in St. Meinrad.

Mark was a member of Saint Martin Of Tours Church in Siberia, and a member of St. Meinrad Legion Post 366 Sons of the Legion. He was a farmer. Mark enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, and playing Euchre, and of course his love of farming.

He is survived by Eileen, two daughters, Tracy (Jamey) Smock of Dale, and Tina (Kevin) Martin of Holland; His farming sidekick and nephew, Joshua Welp of St. Meinrad. Five grandchildren, Christian Motteler, Haley Smock, Cheyanne Motteler, Kale Smock and Calista Martin. Three brothers, Thomas (Shirley) Welp of Celestine, Eugene (Dolores) Welp of Siberia, and John (Michelle) Welp of Loogootee, Two sisters, Mary Ann (Charles) Marx of Lynnville and Monica Welp of Siberia.He was preceded in death by a brother James Welp and his parents.