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Richard Darl Welsh
Richard Welsh Obituary
Richard Darl Welsh (Dick), 92, passed away on August 24, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.
He was the beloved husband to Pearl for just over 71 years.
Dick was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Carolyn (Kuhlman) Welsh and father, Richard Welsh, a young son, Eric David Welsh, and granddaughter Louise Elizabeth Welsh. He is survived by his wife Pearl (Maleski) Welsh, and children, Rick Welsh (Ohio), Keith Welsh (Colorado), Melanie (Welsh) Kitchens (Washington). He was known as 'PopPop' to his nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Dick was born in Arnold, Pennsylvania and later graduated from The University of Pittsburgh where he participated in the Glee Club. Dick was recognized for his work as Vice President of CIT Group before heading west to Wyoming to become President of the consulting firm, Great Plains Resources. He ended his career at D2D Warehouse in Marysville, Ohio.
Dick was known for his large personality and love of the outdoors which he passed on to his children and grandchildren. He was an active member of the Delaware Range and Field Association and the Buckeye Triumph Club. He was an avid hunter, fly fisherman, British car enthusiast and gunsmith. He knew every actor in every John Wayne movie. A true lover of animals, he was joyfully welcomed into heaven by the beloved bird dogs and lap cats that filled his life with companionship.
Thank you to neighbors and friends, Delaware EMS teams, and the wonderful staff at Riverside Methodist, and Westerwood Rehabilitation for watching over Dick in his final days.
There will not be a memorial service at this time. Please leave your memories and condolences with Schoedinger Funeral Home; https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/gahanna-oh/richard-welsh-12498026.
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