Ronald “Ron” Lee Welch, 70, of Greeley, Colorado, passed away Feb. 1, 2018, at North Colorado Medical Center.
He was born on May 28, 1947, to Joseph G. & Devona L. (Henderson) Welch in North Platte. He graduated from North Platte High School in 1966 and went on to get an associate degree in criminal justice at North Platte Community College.
On Sept. 1, 1968, he married Pamela Ann Telitz in Burlington, Colorado. They moved to Greeley in 1993.
Ron worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 40 years. He enjoyed hunting, traveling and being outdoors. His favorite pastime was spent on the golf course and attending his grandchildren’s various activities. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, including a tour in Vietnam. He was an active member of Waypoints Faith Community and the leader of their recovery support group.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Devona Welch.
He is survived by his wife, Pamela Welch; sons, Todd (Lindy) Welch, Kevin (Deb) and Casey (Marta) Welch; daughter, Courtney Welch; brother, Jerry Welch; sister, Charlotte Gengenbach; and five grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 5, at Waypoints Faith Community, 614 Eighth Ave., Greeley. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Zoe’s Café, 715 10th St., Greeley. Burial will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Moser Funeral & Cremation Service, Evans, Colorado, is in charge of arrangements.
Ronald “Ron” Lee Welch, 70, of Greeley, Colorado, passed away Feb. 1, 2018, at North Colorado Medical Center.
He was born on May 28, 1947, to Joseph G. & Devona L. (Henderson) Welch in North Platte. He graduated from North Platte High School in 1966 and went on to get an associate degree in criminal justice at North Platte Community College.
On Sept. 1, 1968, he married Pamela Ann Telitz in Burlington, Colorado. They moved to Greeley in 1993.
Ron worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 40 years. He enjoyed hunting, traveling and being outdoors. His favorite pastime was spent on the golf course and attending his grandchildren’s various activities. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, including a tour in Vietnam. He was an active member of Waypoints Faith Community and the leader of their recovery support group.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Devona Welch.
He is survived by his wife, Pamela Welch; sons, Todd (Lindy) Welch, Kevin (Deb) and Casey (Marta) Welch; daughter, Courtney Welch; brother, Jerry Welch; sister, Charlotte Gengenbach; and five grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 5, at Waypoints Faith Community, 614 Eighth Ave., Greeley. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Zoe’s Café, 715 10th St., Greeley. Burial will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Moser Funeral & Cremation Service, Evans, Colorado, is in charge of arrangements.
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