Stanley R. Welty Jr.

Stanley R. Welty Jr.
Born	(1929-06-18) June 18, 1929
Died	September 4, 2007(2007-09-04) (aged 78)

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Obituary of Stanley R. Welty, Jr.

WOOSTER -- Stanley R. Welty Jr., died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007, at his home having fulfilled his life-time desire to serve his community. Stanley believed that "to those who much is given, much is required," and he left a legacy of giving of his time, talents and treasures to the community he loved.

Born on June 18, 1929, in Warren, Stan graduated from Wooster High School and then went on to earn a bachelor of science degree in business administration at Tusculum College in Greenville, Tenn,. He later did graduate work at the Ohio State University and went on to serve four years during the Korean War in the U.S. Air Force before beginning his career in industry.

Stan joined the Armstrong Cork Co. in Lancaster, Pa., a company which in later years sold his division to Kerr Glass. He served the company for more than 26 years in various production, planning and manufacturing positions in both Pennsylvania and Indiana. He joined the Wooster Brush Co. in 1982 and then became president in June 1985, a capacity in which he stayed for 13 years until hist retirement in 1998. Stan served 27 years as a member of the board of directors of the Wooster Brush Co., a position he held at the time of his death.

While at the Wooster Brush Co., Sta returned to his alma mater as a member of its Board of Trustees, where he became chairman of the board, a position he held for seven years. In 1992, Stan was awarded the Tusculum Pioneer Award, and then in 1997, he received the Tusculum College Distinguished Alumni Award. His ultimate award came in December 2005, when he received an honorary doctorate from his Tennessee alma mater At that time, the Tusculum College residence hall in which Welty lived as a student, Craig Hall was renamed Welty-Craig Hall and a portrait of Stan was placed in the lobby of the residence hall.

Stan served as a Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America and as a member of the Rotary Club of Wooster, ARK Lodge 33 F&AM Wilbur Welty Post 147 American Legion, The National Right to Work Committee, The Business-Industry Political Action Committee, Western Reserve Society Sons of the American Revolution and the United Methodist Church of Wooster.

Stan served for 12 years on the board of trustees of The College of Wooster and was active in the ad hoc committee that resulted in the Wooster Streetscape project. Last fall, he was involved in the committee to "Pass the Levy for a new public library."

Stan continually shared his talents and passions with a broad array of local nonprofit organizations by serving on the advisory board of the Salvation Army of Wooster and chairman of the board for Goodwill Industries of Wayne County, president of Rockland Housing Corp., director of Junior Achievement of Wayne County, the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society.

He also led successful building fund drives for the Wayne County Historical Society, the Salvation Army Wooster Corps and Goodwill Industries of Wayne County.

Stan was honored as the first honorary chairperson of the United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties Annual Campaign. The organization then created the Stanley's' Cup Award, an award named in honor of Welty and Stanley Gault, and given to area businesses and industries exhibiting the community commitment with with both men were synonymous.

During his lifetime, the following awards were bestowed upon him because of his exemplary community service; 1991, Salvation Army Other's Award; 1994, Goodwill Industries Lifetime Achievement Award; 1994 Wayne County Historical Society Distinguished Service Award; 1997 Wooster Chamber of Commerce "Wall of Fame Award"; 2007 Daughter's of American Revolution Medal of Honor; 2007 key to the city of Wooster.

Stan is survived by his wife, Janet; his three children, Kay Welty and Nabil Bouanane of Lancaster, Pa., Susan and Patrick Baker of Richfield and Stan and Carmen Welty III of Charlotte, N. C.; and grandchildren, Christina and Troy Welty.

Memorial services will be Saturday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m. at United Methdist Church of Wooster with Rev. Dr. David Wilcox and Major Mary West officiating.

The family will receive friends following the service. McIntire, Davis & Greene Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster, is assisting the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Salvation Army Wooster Corps, 437 S. Market St., Wooster 44691.

City Mourns a Friend, Stanley Welty Jr.

WOOSTER -- The community lost one of its pillars Tuesday when Stanley R. Welty Jr., former president of the Wooster Brush Co., died. He was 78.

Friends described the businessman and philanthropist as a one-of-a-kind person who was willing to roll up sleeves and get involved in a variety of projects to help those in need.

Stan Welty was truly one of our community's greatest citizens," said Stanley Gault, former chief executive officer of Rubbermaid. "Not only was he a highly successful business leader, but he was equally successful with his deep and effective involvement in the Salvation Army, United Way, The College of Wooster, the United Methodist Church of Wooster and many other organizations.

"I lost a great friend with the passing of Stan Welty."

"He made sure those less fortunate got what they needed to get a second chance in life," Maj. Mary West of the Salvation Army said. "He was Mr. Salvation Army in many ways. The Salvation Army owes him so much."

"He was a man of great compassion," said Brenda Linnick, executive director of the United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties. "He truly gave to make a difference in people's lives. He never did it for recognition. He did it because of his compassion for other human beings."

Welty preferred to work behind the scenes and avoid the public spotlight. When Welty was named to the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce's Wall of Fame in 1997, he said it actually was a recognition of all of the Wooster Brush's staff.

In 1985, Welty became the seventy president of Wooster Brush. His father, Stanley R. Welty, served as president from 1949-1969.

"He had a knack of knowing how to motivate people and get them to come up with ideas," said Al Rodd, who became president, in addition to treasurer, after Welty's retirement in 1998.

During Welty's tenure at the helm of Wooster Brush, Rodd said the company went through exponential growth, including four building expansions.

Because or his work with Wooster Brush, he was a man who understood the human relations part of The College of Wooster, said Stan Hales, the school's former president. Welty became a trustee of the college in 1991 and was trustee emeritus at the time of his death.

Hales said he saw how Welty dealt with the college's personnel positively and effectively.

"He had a sensibility and sensitivity to human resources and staff," Hales said. "He was always appreciated by the staff. There was a warm and personal side to him. I relied on him for good judgement."

"He was always there to support Wooster and Wooster projects," Mayor Judi Mitten said. "He was quiet, but he was always willing to give an opinion."

"I never heard a bad word about Stan," said Ralph Jones, founder of Wooster Glass Co. and a friend of Welty's. "He was always trying to help somebody. There'll never be another Stan Welty."

"He was a community leader by every definition. He did a lot for this community," said Greg Long of Long, Coll & Samsa. "Stan Welty did not just sign up in name only. He would be leading the charge up the hill. He was a hands-on guy. He was a real pillar."

Welty used to wear a hat that read, "110 percent."

Linnick said he expected that of himself and of others. "He used to say, 'If it is to be, it is up to me,'" she said. "He believed to those who were given much, much was expected. He led by example. He never asked anyone to do something he would not do himself."

The United Way named an award -- The Stanleys' Cup -- in honor of Welty and Stan Gault. It is presented to companies that actively promote volunteerism, share their expertise with the community and who leaders are actively involved in community.

Mike Reardon, president of United Titanium, accepted the award from Welty this past March. He said it was an honor to receive the award from one of the men whose lives set the standards for it.

West said Welty was a mentor to her and like a father.

"I will miss the daily input of him helping me with checks and balances to make sure the Salvation Army is delivering the best possible service it could," West said. "He held me to a standard no one ever held me to. He made me better than I ever thought I could be. I am a better person for having known him.

"If there was ever a gentle giants that was him"

Welty serviced as chairman ad honorary chairman of several capital campaigns with the United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties, Goodwill Industries of Wayne and Holmes Counties, The College of Wooster and [College] (his alma mater) in Tennessee. he was a trustee and a benefactor of Tusculum. Benefactor is a designation reserved for those who donate more than $1 million over a lifetime to the school.

The cause of Welty's death has not been determined, but he suffered from coronary disease for the past couple of months.

Welty was born June 18, 1929, in Warren. Survivors include his wife, Janet; three children Kay Welty (Nabil Bouanane), Lancaster, Pa., Susan (Patrick) Baker, Macedonia, and Stanley R. (Carmen) Welty III, Charlotte, N.C.; and two grandchildren.

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• Husband: Stanley R. Welty Jr.
• Wife: Janet _______ Welty
• Children:
  • Kay Welty
  • Nabil Bouanane
  • Susan Welty Baker
  • Stan Welty III

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• 18 June 1929 Warren, Ohio

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• 4 Sept 2007 Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio

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