Kay L. Welker, 81, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, July 4th, 2022. Born February 22,1941 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late Carlton and Mildred Kirbach. Kay enjoyed decorating, shopping, the beach and spending time with family. She fought a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease for several years. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Robert C. Welker, daughter Wendy (Truques) Polderman of Fort Wayne, son Lance (David) Welker of Fort Wayne, three grandchildren Taylor (Pierce) Rowe, Jordyn Polderman and Jensen Polderman all of Fort Wayne and one great-grandchild, Grayson Rowe. Kay was preceded in death by her two sisters, Bea Branning and Karen Langston, one brother Keith Kirbach and one great-grandson Easton Rowe. Service will be conducted Saturday, July 9th at noon - Fairhaven Funeral Home, 6557 N Clinton St. Fort Wayne, IN 46825, with family receiving friends Saturday, from 10 AM until noon at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association®. A Private graveside service will follow the service.