BLACKBERN, Welford F. "Willie", beloved husband of the late Alma E. (nee Jaeger) Blackbern. Loving father of William R. and James L. Blackbern. Dear father-in-law of Stephanie K. Blackbern. Devoted grandfather of Timothy K. and Thomas L. Blackbern. Dear brother of Gertrude "Trudie" Henson and the late Leo B. Blackbern. On Saturday, January 24, 1998, at 75 years of age. Visitation B.J. Meyer Sons (Colonial) Funeral Home, 3726 Warsaw Avenue on Wednesday, from 9:30 A.M. until time of service at 11:00 A.M..