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Donald WELCH Obituary
Age 91, of Springfield, passed away at Forest Glen on Tuesday afternoon, January 24, 2023. He was born in Springfield on February 16, 1931, the son of the late Elder and Katherine (Smith) Welch.
A farmer at heart, Don maintained his love of farming and registered Angus cattle throughout his life. To pay the bills, he worked at Vernay Laboratories in Yellow Springs. His true passion was auctioneering and he truly enjoyed meeting people and he never met a stranger. Don was a member of the Yellow Springs United Methodist Church.
Don is survived by his daughter, Deborah Welch and her partner, John and son, David E. Welch and wife, Karyn. Don was blessed with seven grandchildren, Whitney, David Jr., Ashley, Allison, Christopher, Nicholas, and Katherine and great-grandsons, Hayden and Riley. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Nancy McNutt Welch on August 6, 2016, and sister, Marilyn Welch.
His funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Monday in the Yellow Springs United Methodist Church, 202 South Winter Street, Yellow Springs, with Pastor Latoya Warren presiding. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. Monday until the time of service. Burial will follow in Glen Forest Cemetery.
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Lois Lind
January 30, 2023
David, I will always remember your dad walking around the addition and stopping to pet and chat with my dogs, first Charlie and then Tucker. When they saw him coming down the street the excitement began. I told him when ever he got tired of walking and wanted to rest, he could come sit on my glider by my pond which he did frequently. Sometimes he would fall asleep and take a little nap before finishing his walk home. I had many nice conversations with him throughout the years. When he was growing tomatoes, I got to enjoy his pickings. You have been a great son to him and Don enjoyed your evening talks on the phone every evening. You have my sincere condolences and prayers.
Lois Lind
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