"Bud" Welch

Ronald Dean “ Bud” Welch, age 76, of Carmi, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at Marion VA Medical Center. He was born May 16, 1936, in Carmi, the son of Don E. and Mary Virginia (Sheppard) Welch.

He farmed with his family during his youth. He then worked at Welch's Sales and service for several years. He operated Coast To Coast Hardware in McLeansboro. He later concentrated his efforts on his produce business at Oak Street Corner. He was an Army Veteran.

He is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ronald Darren and Stacy Welch of Maunie, and Scott Welch of McLeansboro; and three brothers and one sister-in-law, Don R. Welch, Charles M. “Chod” and Sue Welch, and Art Welch; ten grandchildren, Krista, Tyler, Erin, Brooklyn, Caitlynn, Mary, Cara, Westyn, Darilyn, and Caleb; a great-grandson, and a great-granddaughter on the way; and many nieces, nephews, friends, and relatives.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Rita Pfiester.

A graveside funeral service will be held Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 3:00 pm, at White County Memorial Garden. Pastor Larry Woodrow will officiate. Military burial rites will be performed by the American Legion and VFW Posts of Carmi. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements have been provided by Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Carmi. Condolences may be left at www.stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.