Bob Welde, age 75, of Monett, Missouri passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Cassville Healthcare and Rehab.
He was born to Jack and Marguerite Welde on February 27, 1950, in Monett, Missouri. Bob loved playing sports and really enjoyed being a referee during basketball and an umpire during baseball and softball. He also loved horse racing.

Bob worked 20 years in the warehouse at Friend Tire.

He is survived by his loving wife Debbe Jones; his daughter Melinda Baker of Springfield, MO; his stepdaughter Melissa Jones of Purdy, MO; grandchildren Madyson Welde, Aiden Baker, Lane Morrison, Rylee Halmagyi, Johny Brophy, Geoff Brophy, Blake Brophy, Addy Brophy, and CJ Brophy, and 8 great grandchildren with one on the way.

He is preceded in death by his parents and stepdaughter Kenda Harris.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of White Funeral Home and Crematory.