William Terry Welte

May 18, 1957 - July 29, 2025

William Terry Welte was born on May 18, 1957 in Murray, Utah to Donna (Welte) Schwartz and Raymond Welte. Terry passed away July 29, 2025 after a short battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Terry was an exceptional athlete excelling in both football and baseball. After graduating from Murray High School he went to Dixie College to play football. In 1976 after one year at Dixie he returned to Salt Lake to help coach the Murray High School football team.

His passion for sports carried over to coaching little league baseball and football in the Midvale and Sandy areas. Coaching a Jordan Ute Conference little league football team from Gremlins through to Juniors, those boys became family, brothers.

Terry was also an avid bowler, holding an average over 200 from the 1981-82 season for 26 years. He spent three years on the Professional Bowlers Tour. Terry’s bowling accomplishments include 12/300 games, 5/800 series with 817 the highest. He also holds GSLBA Tournament

Titles:

2011 1st place Gold Division in GSLBA Fall Classic

2012 1st place Gold Division in GSLBA Fall Classic

Terry is the father of two children, Brandon and Danielle and many dogs that he said were his “babies”. Although he was a strict father, his children knew he loved them always. Terry had an outer shell that was really tough but a soft loving heart for everyone he had become friends with.

In the last years of his life he enjoyed Fantasy Football, watching UFC and spending time with his dogs.

Preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Donna and sister Leslee.

Survived by his children: Brandon, Danielle (Josh), Grandchildren Joshua Terry Martin and Kimberly Donna Martin.

By the wonderful grace of God, May we be reunited in the Kingdom of Heaven

POP, you will be missed and loved always! I love you POP, my father and best friend!

A viewing will be on Monday, August 4, 2025 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church, 5335 South Highland Drive, Holladay. Funeral service will begin at 11:30 am following the viewing.

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In Loving Memory

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Terry will always be one of my very best friends. Love and prayers to the family

Mike Bartlett

Eagle Mountain, Utah

Terry and I spent 3 years together in the football trenches of Murray High School. On offense, he was a guard and I was the center, there will always be a "Lineman Bond" I feel for Terry. He left us at way too young of an age. My condolences to all that loved him.

Brett Davies

Sandy, UT

Thoughts and prayers for the whole family. It is tough regardless of the situation. 🙏

Karen Pullman

Woods Cross, Utah

So sorry to hear ! We had a ton of fun times chasing that stupid white ball around the field! Rest in peace my friend!

Steve mitchell

Magna, Utah

Enjoyed bowling with Terry. Both of us were put onto the GSLBA Hall of Fame the same year. Condolences to the family. Rest in peace Terry.

Debbie Wade

Taylorsville, UT

I have enjoyed my association and friendship with Terry. Bowling was our common ground and we talked a lot over the past several years. We will definitely miss him competing out on the lanes for sure. Nothing but fond memories here. Thank you, Terry.

Lane Carter

Taylorsville, Utah

Terry, You'll always be a great friend . Maybe I'll see you soaring the skies when I'm up there!!! Love ya, Brother

Eric Hooton

Mesquite, Nevada

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