Photo courtesy of Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home - Clarkston
Jul 26, 1943 - Aug 17, 2025
My heart breaks to think of a world without Pinky. I didn't see the two of you very often, but when I did, you both were the same. Happy, friendly, and a joy to be around. God bless you and Marlene and the rest of the family. Prayers are with you.......Blessings,
LINDA BATCHELOR
August 25, 2025 | Ossineke, MI, MI | Friend
Phyllis was sorry to hear about Pinky. He was such a great guy. Loved working wih him at all the Davis golf outings. Loved all our fun rivalry talks on Michigan and Notra Dane. He will be missed.
Marjorie Rossman
August 25, 2025 | Lake Orion, MI | Friend
Such a devastating loss. Pinky was so much more than a dear friend; mentor, role model, a man I looked up to and admired my entire life. My childhood would not have been the same without him. Until we meet again, my friend.
Joe Stetz J.
August 24, 2025 | LOGANSPORT, IN | Friend
Phyllis and Family, May your friends surround you an your family hold you and your memories sustain you. God Bless you all. Pinky was one of the Good Guys
Jean Berridge Young
August 23, 2025 | Waterford, MI
Phyllis and Family, So sorry to hear about Pinky. He was a really great person. He will be missed by many friends & family. Prayers for your family.
Kay O'Dea
August 22, 2025 | Clarkston, MI | Friend
Phyllis and family, so sorry to hear about Pinky. He always brought a smile to my face, every time he came to the CU. Sheila Hughes
Sheila Hughes
August 22, 2025 | Clarkston, MI | Friend
Last family picture together, June 2007.
Brother, I have looked up to you all my life. Rest in Peace!
Jim Welch
August 22, 2025 | Clarkston, MI | Brother
Ray was a great man - he was always willing to help and teach others. I really enjoyed working with him for many years at pancake breakfasts and other events w the St Dan’s Men’s Club. He was super energetic and had a contagious ‘can do’ attitude. His attitude of service and friendship will be missed. I will always remember him as an example of someone who made the world around him a better place.
Mike Timm
August 22, 2025 | Clarkston, MI | Friend
My heartfelt condolences - I didn’t know him personally, but his presence two rows ahead of me at 9:00 Mass every week was a blessing. It was joyful to see the back of his Notre Dame jacket and his kind smile as he welcomed others into church was a reminder of our faith community. It had been a while since I’ve seen him at church - this Sunday I will smile as I know he will be watching over us from above.
Wendy Butler
August 20, 2025 | Clarkston, MI | Acquaintance
WELCH, Raymond “Pinky”; of Clarkston; passed away on August 17, 2025, at the age of 82. Loving husband of Phyllis Welch; father to Marlene (the late Jim) Fitch and Ann Marie (Andy) Urban; grandfather of Ashley Welch, Raymond Shaffer, Ellen Satterwhite and Sean Urban; great-grandfather of Maddie, Redmond, and Sairus; brother of Mary Ellen Forester, Rita (Charlie) McCarthy, Margaret (Jack) Phillips, James (Linda) Welch and Liz (Richard) Oras; uncle of Suzanne Pedigo, Jameson Welch, and Jordan Welch. Also survived by many more nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents George and Ellen Welch.
Raymond graduated from Lake Orion High School in 1961. He went on to work in steel fabrication sales for over 50 years at Parton & Preble Inc. He was a lifelong member of St. Daniel Catholic Church and volunteered with Meals on Wheels delivering meals to those in need. Raymond was very handy and hardworking. He was a big Notre Dame football fan and loved playing baseball, softball, hockey, and paddleball. He especially enjoyed hosting gatherings and spending time with his family and beloved dogs, Charlie and Max.
Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, August 25th, at 11:00am at St. Daniel Catholic Church, Clarkston with visiting at the church at 10:30am. Luncheon will be held in the Cushing Center immediately following Mass at 12 noon.
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