James Edward "Jim" Welsh, was a loving spouse, proud father and grandfather, protective brother, caring friend, and decorated Vietnam Veteran. Jim died November 6, 2019 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN surrounded by his immediate family.
Jim was born in 1940 in Clearwater, MN and was the second eldest of eight children. Jim spent his younger years living in Clearwater and Sauk Rapids before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1961. While stationed in Germany, he met his wife Inge of 55 years. Following his military service, Jim completed his education at the University of MN, where he studied mechanical engineering. Jim and Inge traveled the world with their son, relocating to London and Amsterdam where Jim sold Onan generators globally. In 2005, while living in Paris, France, Jim retired from Kohler Company's Power Systems Division as Managing Director for Europe, Middle East, and Africa region.
In Jim's free-time, he enjoyed being with his family and watching MN sports. He was his son's number #1 fan for soccer and track and continued his support for youth sports by rarely missing his granddaughter's events. Jim was also an avid Twins and Vikings fan and an outdoor sportsman at heart. He enjoyed hunting with his brothers and fishing with his granddaughter.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents William and Bertha (Lumley) Welsh, brother Joseph Welsh, and most devoted pet Max (German Shepherd). Jim is survived by his spouse Inge, son Christoph (Mary) Welsh, granddaughter Sophie; brothers Wayne (LuAnn Pelletier) Welsh of Monticello, MN, Jack (Joyce) Welsh of Cushing, MN, Ronald (Lynne) Welsh of Sauk Rapids, MN, and Daniel Welsh of Sauk Rapids, MN; sisters, Maryann Lewellyn of Sauk Rapids, MN, and Patricia (David) Johnson of Clearwater, MN; and many nieces and nephews. We will honor Jim with his "favorite things"; MN sports team apparel is encouraged. A family service, with Military Funeral Honors, is being planned for spring 2020 at Fort Snelling Cemetery.
Published on November 10, 2019 in the Minneapolis StarTribune.
Jim was born in 1940 in Clearwater, MN and was the second eldest of eight children. Jim spent his younger years living in Clearwater and Sauk Rapids before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1961. While stationed in Germany, he met his wife Inge of 55 years. Following his military service, Jim completed his education at the University of MN, where he studied mechanical engineering. Jim and Inge traveled the world with their son, relocating to London and Amsterdam where Jim sold Onan generators globally. In 2005, while living in Paris, France, Jim retired from Kohler Company's Power Systems Division as Managing Director for Europe, Middle East, and Africa region.
In Jim's free-time, he enjoyed being with his family and watching MN sports. He was his son's number #1 fan for soccer and track and continued his support for youth sports by rarely missing his granddaughter's events. Jim was also an avid Twins and Vikings fan and an outdoor sportsman at heart. He enjoyed hunting with his brothers and fishing with his granddaughter.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents William and Bertha (Lumley) Welsh, brother Joseph Welsh, and most devoted pet Max (German Shepherd). Jim is survived by his spouse Inge, son Christoph (Mary) Welsh, granddaughter Sophie; brothers Wayne (LuAnn Pelletier) Welsh of Monticello, MN, Jack (Joyce) Welsh of Cushing, MN, Ronald (Lynne) Welsh of Sauk Rapids, MN, and Daniel Welsh of Sauk Rapids, MN; sisters, Maryann Lewellyn of Sauk Rapids, MN, and Patricia (David) Johnson of Clearwater, MN; and many nieces and nephews. We will honor Jim with his "favorite things"; MN sports team apparel is encouraged. A family service, with Military Funeral Honors, is being planned for spring 2020 at Fort Snelling Cemetery.
Published on November 10, 2019 in the Minneapolis StarTribune.
James Edward "Jim" Welsh, was a loving spouse, proud father and grandfather, protective brother, caring friend, and decorated Vietnam Veteran. Jim died November 6, 2019 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN surrounded by his immediate family.
Jim was born in 1940 in Clearwater, MN and was the second eldest of eight children. Jim spent his younger years living in Clearwater and Sauk Rapids before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1961. While stationed in Germany, he met his wife Inge of 55 years. Following his military service, Jim completed his education at the University of MN, where he studied mechanical engineering. Jim and Inge traveled the world with their son, relocating to London and Amsterdam where Jim sold Onan generators globally. In 2005, while living in Paris, France, Jim retired from Kohler Company's Power Systems Division as Managing Director for Europe, Middle East, and Africa region.
In Jim's free-time, he enjoyed being with his family and watching MN sports. He was his son's number #1 fan for soccer and track and continued his support for youth sports by rarely missing his granddaughter's events. Jim was also an avid Twins and Vikings fan and an outdoor sportsman at heart. He enjoyed hunting with his brothers and fishing with his granddaughter.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents William and Bertha (Lumley) Welsh, brother Joseph Welsh, and most devoted pet Max (German Shepherd). Jim is survived by his spouse Inge, son Christoph (Mary) Welsh, granddaughter Sophie; brothers Wayne (LuAnn Pelletier) Welsh of Monticello, MN, Jack (Joyce) Welsh of Cushing, MN, Ronald (Lynne) Welsh of Sauk Rapids, MN, and Daniel Welsh of Sauk Rapids, MN; sisters, Maryann Lewellyn of Sauk Rapids, MN, and Patricia (David) Johnson of Clearwater, MN; and many nieces and nephews. We will honor Jim with his "favorite things"; MN sports team apparel is encouraged. A family service, with Military Funeral Honors, is being planned for spring 2020 at Fort Snelling Cemetery.
Published on November 10, 2019 in the Minneapolis StarTribune.
Jim was born in 1940 in Clearwater, MN and was the second eldest of eight children. Jim spent his younger years living in Clearwater and Sauk Rapids before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1961. While stationed in Germany, he met his wife Inge of 55 years. Following his military service, Jim completed his education at the University of MN, where he studied mechanical engineering. Jim and Inge traveled the world with their son, relocating to London and Amsterdam where Jim sold Onan generators globally. In 2005, while living in Paris, France, Jim retired from Kohler Company's Power Systems Division as Managing Director for Europe, Middle East, and Africa region.
In Jim's free-time, he enjoyed being with his family and watching MN sports. He was his son's number #1 fan for soccer and track and continued his support for youth sports by rarely missing his granddaughter's events. Jim was also an avid Twins and Vikings fan and an outdoor sportsman at heart. He enjoyed hunting with his brothers and fishing with his granddaughter.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents William and Bertha (Lumley) Welsh, brother Joseph Welsh, and most devoted pet Max (German Shepherd). Jim is survived by his spouse Inge, son Christoph (Mary) Welsh, granddaughter Sophie; brothers Wayne (LuAnn Pelletier) Welsh of Monticello, MN, Jack (Joyce) Welsh of Cushing, MN, Ronald (Lynne) Welsh of Sauk Rapids, MN, and Daniel Welsh of Sauk Rapids, MN; sisters, Maryann Lewellyn of Sauk Rapids, MN, and Patricia (David) Johnson of Clearwater, MN; and many nieces and nephews. We will honor Jim with his "favorite things"; MN sports team apparel is encouraged. A family service, with Military Funeral Honors, is being planned for spring 2020 at Fort Snelling Cemetery.
Published on November 10, 2019 in the Minneapolis StarTribune.
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