Lawrence Howard Weltman, May 31, 1943 – January 23, 2024
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years Judy (Farkas) Weltman. Dear father of Andrew (Jill) Weltman and Josh (Gayle) Weltman. Loving grandfather of Natalie Weltman. Beloved brother of Joel (Esther) Weltman and the late Marsha Weltman. Dear brother in law of Jeff (Penny) Farkas.
Larry graduated from University City High School where he was a sprinter and captain of the track team. He attended Washington University where he earned both BSBA and JD degrees. As an undergraduate he was a member of the ZBT fraternity. He then earned an LLM in taxation from New York University. Larry was the recipient of many academic awards including the Haskins and Sells award for excellence in accounting and Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society. He was an editor of both the Washington University and NYU Law reviews.
After graduation he began working for the Lewis Rice Law firm where he was a partner for over 40 years and served as chairman of the tax department. He was selected by a jury of his peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers for over 25 years. Larry was an adjunct professor at Washington University School of Law where he taught Federal Tax Procedure and was on an advisory committee to the Missouri Director of Revenue.
Larry served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 6 years. He was an avid golfer and longtime member of Meadowbrook Country Club where he served as president. He was also a member of the Evans Scholars board and was a staunch supporter of the Caddy Scholarship Program.
Funeral service Sunday, January 28, 1:00pm at Congregation Shaare Emeth. Live stream available at www.rindskopfroth.com. Visitation with Larry’s family beginning at 12:30pm until time of service. Interment private for family only. Donations in Larry’s memory may be made to the Siteman Cancer Center or Evelyn’s House at the Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, 1001 Highlands Plaza Drive, Suite 140, St. Louis, MO 63110 or to the Western Golf Association – Evans Scholars Foundation (online at https://wgaesf.org).
A Rindskopf-Roth Service
