George Robert "Bob" Welsh
George Robert “Bob” Welsh age 80 of Richwood, died Wednesday morning October 9, 2013 at Heartland of Marysville.
He was born May 30, 1933 in Delaware County to the late Wattie Lee and Roxie Vianna (Evans) Welsh, he was also predeceased on March 28, 2007 by his wife Patricia Ann (Battles) whom he married May 24, 1969. Also preceding him were 3 brothers: Ross Lee Welsh, Harold “Ted” Welsh and Paden “Gene” Welsh.
Bob served our country in the Army from 1953 thru 1962, receiving the National Defense Service Medal of Honor. He was a carpenter and farmer by trade, raising sheep and goats for local 4-H and FFA Children. He loved sharing his wealth of knowledge, of how to care for the farm animals, with each child and giving them moral support when they showed their finished project at the local fairs and the Ohio State Fair.
Bob was a very talented sheep shearer, receiving many awards such as: State Jr. Sheep Shearing Champion in 1950, National Jr. Sheep Shearing Champion in 1952, National Sheep Shearing Champion in 1963 and Canadian National Sheep Shearing Champion in 1963 and 1965.
He was a faithful and devoted care giver for many years to his wife Pat in her later years.
In recent years, due to failing health, he spent his days resting quietly at home watching the daily happenings of life on the farm and enjoying frequent visits from his great grandchildren. Exploring the farm and sharing their many found treasures: a stick, an egg, a bird feather, sheep’s wool, a willy worm, a rock, a beautiful flower or a bean sprout, with Pawpa Bob will be cherished memoires, never to be forgotten by Kailee, Cohen and Lailenn, three of his seven beloved great grandchildren.
Surviving are his devoted children: Lou Ann (Scott) Davis of Marysville and Terry Eugene (Sharon) Welsh of Essex, Grandchildren: Alicia Renee (Logan) Rife, Kea Ann (Nathan) Burns, Lori Beth (Mic) Wallace, Elaina Rea (Terry) Baker and Charles Richard Welsh
Great Grandchildren: Kailee Ann Rife, Cohen Robert Scott Burns, Lailynn Grace Burns, Ayeka Wallace, Hanabi Wallace, Seth Baker and Luke Baker.
Sister: Mary Ann (George) Click of Marion and sister in law: Janis Welsh of Richwood
Funeral Services will be held Saturday October 12, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood, Pastor Joseph Rhea will be officiating, burial will follow in the Claibourne Cemetery, where there will be veteran graveside services conducted by the Richwood Area Veterans. Friends may call Friday from 5-7 pm at the Funeral Home in Richwood.
Memorial Gifts may be made to Loving Care Hospice at 779 London Ave. Marysville, Ohio 43040 and/or The Richwood First United Methodist Church at 18 South Fulton St. Richwood, Ohio 43344
Remembrances and condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home