Vera M. Weltmer (Grant), 79, of Troy, MO, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2022 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 21, 1943 in Newton County, MO, the 5th child of 7 children born to the late Leonard Harold Grant and Ethel Minnie (Thurman) Grant. She was united first to Larry Deutsch on October 19, 1962 in Ballwin, MO. From this union, her 3 children were born: Larry, Douglas, and Julie. This union was dissolved in 1972, and on May 11, 1973, Vera married the love of her life, Russell A. Weltmer. They were blessed to spend 47 years together. Vera graduated from Parkway High School in Ballwin, MO. She and Russ moved the family to Troy, MO, in 1980. Vera was a Real-Estate Broker/Agent for many years. She and Russ became co-owners until 2001 with Joe and Sandy Witte of JR Diamonds restaurant , 13 miles north of Troy. JR Diamonds was named for Joe, Russ and their wives were the diamonds. In 2008, Vera and Russ became volunteers with the Lincoln County Salvation Army Service Extension Unit (SEU). In 2009, they were invited to join the S.E.U. Advisory Committee. In 2010, Russ and Vera became the chairman and co-chairman, respectively of the Advisory Committee. They held these positions until retirement in 2015.  Vera was an avid gardener, and she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren/great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her beloved children and grandchildren: Larry Deutsch Jr, and grandchildren; Brandon and Lindsey, Douglas and his wife, Tammy (Dooley) Deutsch, grandson, Anthony, Julie Panhorst (Deutsch) and husband Joel, grandchildren, Joel Bryant, Jacob, and Jayna , great-grandchildren: Evelyn, James, Lucas, Navy, Caleb, Alba, Lainey and Rebel, as well as many other relatives and friends.

A private memorial service was held on March 19, 2022. Friends and family are invited to visit our website at mccoyblossomfh.com to sign the on-line guest register.