Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1927
DIED
2024
FUNERAL HOME
Gerald Welch Obituary
Born: May 24, 1927 in Spring Valley, IL
Died: May 20, 2024 in Ottawa, IL
Gerald J. Welch, 96, of Peru, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024 at Pleasant View Healthcare in Ottawa.
Mass of Christian burial will be 1:00 PM Thursday May 30 at St. Joseph's Church in Peru with Rev. J.A. Small officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Thursday from 11:00 AM until time of services. Burial will follow the mass at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Webster Park with full military conducted by the Peru Veterans' Memorial Group. The Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mr. Welch was born in Spring Valley on May 24, 1927 to Harry and Margaret (Lemler) Welch. He married Mildred Mlaker. He served with the United States Army from 1945 to 1949 as an auto mechanic and Motor Sergeant. He worked with the Carpenters' Union #195. He enjoyed woodworking and serving as an honor guard and member of the Peru Veterans' Memorial Group.
Mr. Welch is survived by four grandchildren Jacey (Chris) Etscheid of Seatonville, Terri Welch of Peru, Destin Morris of CA, and Oriel Morris of FL; three great-grandchildren Kaya Maddix Morris, Maya Grace Etscheid, and Liam Etscheid; his former daughter-in-law Bonnie Welch of Peru; and two sisters Yvonne Serby of Ottawa and Mary Helen Ruffu of CA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mildred, one son Gary A. Welch, one daughter Bonnie J. Morris Friend, and one brother Harry Welch.
Online condolences may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.hurstfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Welch
Sponsored by Hurst Funeral Home - LaSalle-Peru.
1 Entry
Genevieve
May 29, 2024
Destin & Oriel, sorry for the loss of your grampa. It was nice to see him couple yrs. ago at Bonnie & Jerry's house. Talking to him about my remembrances of the times hanging out in his home with Bonnie. He sure did like to tease and can continue to do so now with Bonnie & your gramma Millie. Take care of yourselves. Thinking of you, Genevieve
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Gerald Welch's name
Memorial Events
for Gerald Welch
How to support Gerald's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Gerald Welch's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
