John R. Welsh

John R. Welsh obituary, De Soto, WI

John R. Welsh

John Welsh Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Daley-Murphy-Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium on Jan. 26, 2026.
John R. Welsh, 43, of De Soto, WI, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 in his home.

He was born May 17, 1982 in Beloit, WI, the son of Guy Welsh and Debra Mikel.

John was a Chicken farmer and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed gardening and all animals especially horses. John wasn't a people person but loved his family deeply. He found comfort in being a homebody.

Survivors include his Mother, Debra Mikel; Father, Guy (Theresa Teed) Welsh; sisters, Amanda Welsh, Heather (Arnold Armenta) Collins; brother, Mikel (Nichole) Welsh; nieces and nephews, Madyson, Giovanni, Antonio and Stella; aunts and uncles, Shelly (Jim) Gander and Susan Gates, Edward (Candy Davis) Welsh, Al (Virginia) Mikel and Mickey (Jay) Faber; and several cousins.

He was predeceased by his grandparents.

A Celebration of life will be held at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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