William Lee Welch Jr.

We shall all miss Bill. He was a good friend, a wise advisor, and a loyal supporter of his many interests and those who also pursued them.

I always enjoyed Bill's wit and honesty. We had some wonderful conversations about life and spirituality. I remember talking with him about planning a tv show about spirituality and he said one of my favorite all-time lines, "Well, let's just have the chickens and no roosters." He just wanted to hear from the people not the clergy. Although I moved from State College in 2005, I've always enjoyed knowing that he was at the helm of town leadership. I'm grateful for his unique and wise...

Sorry to hear of your loss. Though I did not know Mayor Welch personally I knew of him through Jennifer and Mark who had so much love and respect for him. My condolences. Sharon Morse, formerly of Bellefonte, PA.

I am very sorry for your loss!

Bill Welch was one of the smartest and kindest people I have known -- a rare combination in a university town. I will forever be grateful for his gentle encouragement. Sending love to the family and assurance that he will motivate me to aspire, ever, to do better.

He was one of the smartest and kindest people I have known -- a rare combination in a university town. I will forever be grateful for his gentleness. Sending love to the family and an assurance that he will motivate me to aspire, ever, to do better.

Major Welch performed our son and daugter-in-law's wedding ceremony at the State College Friends school with good advice, good humor, and good patience. For his services, he requested a donation to a non-profit organization. We chose the Women's Resource Center and sent in our donation in honor of Major Welch...We enjoyed talking to him that day and marveled at his history stories...He was a true Centre County representative...humble, honest, and heartfelt. We will miss him...Diane and...

"Hizzoner" was a remarkable man in many respects. He will certainly be missed by the many who knew and appreciated him.

Over a fifty year period, Bill's calm demeanor, courteous behavior, gentle humor, and insatiable curiosity have added immeasurably to Centre County and to my personal sense of community. I will always have fond memories of Bill's kindness, his magnetism, and his quiet leadership. Another member of Hoy's joins the players in the great heavenly arcade: I believe he'll have an amazing adventure in the afterlife. Here in our dimension, I will miss having him somewhere not too far from me in a...