Jerry Welch

Jerry F. “Fitzue” Welch age 57, of Salem passed away Friday, Jan. 26, 2007 at his home. He was born Sept. 7, 1949 in Sebring to the late Gordon Frank and Catherine (Gang) Welch. Jerry was of the Methodist Faith and loved woodworking, he was an Army Vet of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife Donna (Black) Welch whom he married on August 3, 1985, 2 sons Jerry Michael (Danielle) Welch of Holland, Oh.; Robert James (Stephanie) Welch of Milford, MA.; and stepson Charles D. (Elaine) Andrews Jr. of Virginia Beach, Va.; 3 sisters Joyce Krahling of Alliance; Janice Ward and Joann (Harold) Dobbs both of Beloit; 2 Brothers Richard E “Gene” (Delores) Welch and Jack (Nancy) Welch both of Sebring. In addition to his parents he was preceded by 1 great niece and 1 nephew. Funeral Services will be held at Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home on Monday January 29, 2007 at 1:00 PM, with the Pastor Robert Amey officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park. The family requests no flowers. Arrangements by Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home, Sebring, Ohio. Friends may view the obituary and sign the guest register on line at www.grfuneralhome.com.

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