S. Daniel Weldy, III

S. Daniel Weldy III, 64, Bluffton, died at 2:32 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 at his resident from complications of cancer after an 18-month battle. Born in Noblesville on Nov. 17, 1946 to Samuel D. and Madonna “Helen” (Scully) Weldy, Jr., he married Tina Kallimani in Gary on August 21, 1970; she survives. Mr. Weldy graduated from Noblesville High School in 1965, earned a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1969 and graduated from the Indiana University School of Law in 1973. He began his law practice with Gallivan & Hamilton in 1973. Upon leaving that firm, he went into private practice in 1975. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and served in the Indiana National Guard. A member of the Board of Directors of the Wells Community Boys & Girls Club since 1999, he was also an avid golfer and a member of Orchard Ridge Country Club. He was a long-time member and past president of the Parlor City Country Club and loved the Bluffton Street Fair. He was a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and the Wells County Bar Association. Other survivors include two daughters, Gina M. Weldy and Danielle (Matthew) Weldy Valente, both of Chicago; and a brother, John D. Weldy of Fishers. Services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Robert Madsen officiating. Calling hours are Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Thoma/Rich, Chaney & Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton and Thursday for one hour prior to the service. Entombment will be in the family mausoleum in Merrillville. Preferred memorials are to the First Presbyterian Church and the Wells Community Boys and Girls Club. Due to the Street Fair this week, the following directions are provided to get to the funeral home: Those approaching from the north on Ind. 1 or from the east on Ind. 124 should proceed south across the Wabash River bridge on Ind. 1 to Wabash Street, then turn right and go five blocks to Oak Street. Turn left on Oak Street and proceed two blocks south to Washington St. Turn left on Washington and drive three blocks to the funeral home. Those approaching from the west on Ind. 124 may continue east on Lancaster Street until reaching Bond Street. Turn right on Bond Street and go south three blocks to Washington Street. Then turn left and drive seven blocks on Washington Street to the funeral home. Callers coming from south of Bluffton may take Ind. 1 north to Wiley Avenue, turn left on Wiley and go three blocks west to Williams Street. Turn right on Williiams and proceed four blocks to the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.thomarich.com

S. Daniel Weldy, III

November 17, 1946 - September 17, 2011