Welch, Donald Sr. Obituary

Welch, Donald Sr. attended Horace Mann High School in Gary, IN. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Welch, Donald Sr..

Graduation Year	Class of 1951
Date of Passing	Jan 27, 2019
About	Donald L. Welch, Sr., 85, of Merrillville, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the Methodist Hospital - Southlake Campus. He was born July 23, 1933 in Missouri to Vernon and Ethel Welch. On February 14, 1953; he married the love of his life, Judy (Blade). Donald survived by his wife of 65 years, Judy; children, Donald E. (Diana) Welch, Jr., Michael Welch, Cheryl Walters and Christine Lynn Welch; grandchildren, Alyssa Welch, Steven Desmond, Christopher Walters, Brandon Scott Welch, Brian Welch, and Mark Welch; great granddaughter, Emina; other nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Ethel Welch; siblings, Joyce Young, Roy Welch, and Earl Welch. Donald was a carpenter by trade and was a member of Carpenters Local 1005. He graduated from Horace Mann High School in Gary, IN and attended Purdue College. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was a resident of Merrillville for over 64 years.