Charles Edward Welch age 96 passed away on November 27, 2021, at his home.
Chuck, as he was known to all, was born June 2, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio to Edward P. and Helen C. Welch and was raised in a happy household with his four siblings: Robert Welch, Kathleen Brosmer, Sister M. Veronica, and Mary Ranz, all who have predeceased him.
He was educated at Aquinas High School and upon graduation was drafted into the Army. He was first assigned to the Tank Corps after which he transferred to the Infantry and attended Officer Candidate School. Immediately after graduation, he was sent to the European Theater Operation and the 83rd Infantry Division as a rifle platoon leader. On March 2, 1945 at the age of 19 and as 2nd Lieutenant, he led the first American troops to reach the Rhine River. He was captured three times by the Germans and escaped twice. He was finally liberated in Moosberg, Germany by troops led by General George Patton.
Following his service in WWII, Chuck became a member of the Ohio National Guard and entered The Ohio State University from where he graduated with a Business Administration and Juris Law degrees. His Guard unit was called for service in the Korean Conflict. Chuck served two more years as JAG Officer remaining stateside. After his service, he worked with the Ohio Tax Commission and ultimately was Chief Counsel. In 1958 he left Ohio and came to Wilmington to work for the DuPont Company in the Legal Department. He retired in 1984 as Senior Vice President of External Affairs and General Counsel. He was a member of the Ohio and Delaware Bars.
During his career he was involved in many public affairs activities. He was a Director of the Wilmington Medical Center and a member of the Judicial Nominating Commission. He chaired the first Delaware Compensation Commission, was a member of New Castle County's first Merit Commission, was a member of the Transition team for Governors Castle and Carper, chaired the Farmers Bank Commission, and was President of the State Board of Education. He was awarded many times for his contributions, including the Marvel Cup of the State Chamber of Commerce and the Gilliam Award from the American Heart Association for a Lifelong Commitment to Community Philanthropy. He was humbled and grateful with every award he received.
Dearest to his heart was The Mary Campbell Center who with the help of Joseph Picciotti, Richard DiSabatino, Marcia Raniere, and David Holmes was founded in 1976. Inspired by his daughter, Charmie, this home for adults with multiple disabilities, provides a home like setting where the residents can live as independently as possible.
A true Irishman and Buckeye fan forever Chuck was an instrument rated pilot for over 30 years and thoroughly enjoyed flying many places but particularly to his home on Lake Wallenpaupack in the Pocono Mountains which was the site of so many gatherings of family and friends.
He was predeceased by his wife, Charma to whom he was married for 52 years, his daughter Charmie, and his son Jeffrey. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, whom he married in 2006, his sons Edward and wife Noreen, and John both of Wilmington, DE; his daughters Patricia Dunn and husband Gary of Glen Mills, PA and Mary Beth Welch of Philadelphia, PA. Also surviving is a stepson, Robert Gravely and wife Polly of Portland, OR and stepdaughter, Meg Keen and husband Bryan of Newark, DE. He leaves 9 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren, a brother-in-law Norbert Ranz of Cincinnati, OH and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 10-11 am on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery.
Chuck, as he was known to all, was born June 2, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio to Edward P. and Helen C. Welch and was raised in a happy household with his four siblings: Robert Welch, Kathleen Brosmer, Sister M. Veronica, and Mary Ranz, all who have predeceased him.
He was educated at Aquinas High School and upon graduation was drafted into the Army. He was first assigned to the Tank Corps after which he transferred to the Infantry and attended Officer Candidate School. Immediately after graduation, he was sent to the European Theater Operation and the 83rd Infantry Division as a rifle platoon leader. On March 2, 1945 at the age of 19 and as 2nd Lieutenant, he led the first American troops to reach the Rhine River. He was captured three times by the Germans and escaped twice. He was finally liberated in Moosberg, Germany by troops led by General George Patton.
Following his service in WWII, Chuck became a member of the Ohio National Guard and entered The Ohio State University from where he graduated with a Business Administration and Juris Law degrees. His Guard unit was called for service in the Korean Conflict. Chuck served two more years as JAG Officer remaining stateside. After his service, he worked with the Ohio Tax Commission and ultimately was Chief Counsel. In 1958 he left Ohio and came to Wilmington to work for the DuPont Company in the Legal Department. He retired in 1984 as Senior Vice President of External Affairs and General Counsel. He was a member of the Ohio and Delaware Bars.
During his career he was involved in many public affairs activities. He was a Director of the Wilmington Medical Center and a member of the Judicial Nominating Commission. He chaired the first Delaware Compensation Commission, was a member of New Castle County's first Merit Commission, was a member of the Transition team for Governors Castle and Carper, chaired the Farmers Bank Commission, and was President of the State Board of Education. He was awarded many times for his contributions, including the Marvel Cup of the State Chamber of Commerce and the Gilliam Award from the American Heart Association for a Lifelong Commitment to Community Philanthropy. He was humbled and grateful with every award he received.
Dearest to his heart was The Mary Campbell Center who with the help of Joseph Picciotti, Richard DiSabatino, Marcia Raniere, and David Holmes was founded in 1976. Inspired by his daughter, Charmie, this home for adults with multiple disabilities, provides a home like setting where the residents can live as independently as possible.
A true Irishman and Buckeye fan forever Chuck was an instrument rated pilot for over 30 years and thoroughly enjoyed flying many places but particularly to his home on Lake Wallenpaupack in the Pocono Mountains which was the site of so many gatherings of family and friends.
He was predeceased by his wife, Charma to whom he was married for 52 years, his daughter Charmie, and his son Jeffrey. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, whom he married in 2006, his sons Edward and wife Noreen, and John both of Wilmington, DE; his daughters Patricia Dunn and husband Gary of Glen Mills, PA and Mary Beth Welch of Philadelphia, PA. Also surviving is a stepson, Robert Gravely and wife Polly of Portland, OR and stepdaughter, Meg Keen and husband Bryan of Newark, DE. He leaves 9 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren, a brother-in-law Norbert Ranz of Cincinnati, OH and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 10-11 am on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery.
Charles Edward Welch age 96 passed away on November 27, 2021, at his home.
Chuck, as he was known to all, was born June 2, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio to Edward P. and Helen C. Welch and was raised in a happy household with his four siblings: Robert Welch, Kathleen Brosmer, Sister M. Veronica, and Mary Ranz, all who have predeceased him.
He was educated at Aquinas High School and upon graduation was drafted into the Army. He was first assigned to the Tank Corps after which he transferred to the Infantry and attended Officer Candidate School. Immediately after graduation, he was sent to the European Theater Operation and the 83rd Infantry Division as a rifle platoon leader. On March 2, 1945 at the age of 19 and as 2nd Lieutenant, he led the first American troops to reach the Rhine River. He was captured three times by the Germans and escaped twice. He was finally liberated in Moosberg, Germany by troops led by General George Patton.
Following his service in WWII, Chuck became a member of the Ohio National Guard and entered The Ohio State University from where he graduated with a Business Administration and Juris Law degrees. His Guard unit was called for service in the Korean Conflict. Chuck served two more years as JAG Officer remaining stateside. After his service, he worked with the Ohio Tax Commission and ultimately was Chief Counsel. In 1958 he left Ohio and came to Wilmington to work for the DuPont Company in the Legal Department. He retired in 1984 as Senior Vice President of External Affairs and General Counsel. He was a member of the Ohio and Delaware Bars.
During his career he was involved in many public affairs activities. He was a Director of the Wilmington Medical Center and a member of the Judicial Nominating Commission. He chaired the first Delaware Compensation Commission, was a member of New Castle County's first Merit Commission, was a member of the Transition team for Governors Castle and Carper, chaired the Farmers Bank Commission, and was President of the State Board of Education. He was awarded many times for his contributions, including the Marvel Cup of the State Chamber of Commerce and the Gilliam Award from the American Heart Association for a Lifelong Commitment to Community Philanthropy. He was humbled and grateful with every award he received.
Dearest to his heart was The Mary Campbell Center who with the help of Joseph Picciotti, Richard DiSabatino, Marcia Raniere, and David Holmes was founded in 1976. Inspired by his daughter, Charmie, this home for adults with multiple disabilities, provides a home like setting where the residents can live as independently as possible.
A true Irishman and Buckeye fan forever Chuck was an instrument rated pilot for over 30 years and thoroughly enjoyed flying many places but particularly to his home on Lake Wallenpaupack in the Pocono Mountains which was the site of so many gatherings of family and friends.
He was predeceased by his wife, Charma to whom he was married for 52 years, his daughter Charmie, and his son Jeffrey. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, whom he married in 2006, his sons Edward and wife Noreen, and John both of Wilmington, DE; his daughters Patricia Dunn and husband Gary of Glen Mills, PA and Mary Beth Welch of Philadelphia, PA. Also surviving is a stepson, Robert Gravely and wife Polly of Portland, OR and stepdaughter, Meg Keen and husband Bryan of Newark, DE. He leaves 9 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren, a brother-in-law Norbert Ranz of Cincinnati, OH and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 10-11 am on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery.
Chuck, as he was known to all, was born June 2, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio to Edward P. and Helen C. Welch and was raised in a happy household with his four siblings: Robert Welch, Kathleen Brosmer, Sister M. Veronica, and Mary Ranz, all who have predeceased him.
He was educated at Aquinas High School and upon graduation was drafted into the Army. He was first assigned to the Tank Corps after which he transferred to the Infantry and attended Officer Candidate School. Immediately after graduation, he was sent to the European Theater Operation and the 83rd Infantry Division as a rifle platoon leader. On March 2, 1945 at the age of 19 and as 2nd Lieutenant, he led the first American troops to reach the Rhine River. He was captured three times by the Germans and escaped twice. He was finally liberated in Moosberg, Germany by troops led by General George Patton.
Following his service in WWII, Chuck became a member of the Ohio National Guard and entered The Ohio State University from where he graduated with a Business Administration and Juris Law degrees. His Guard unit was called for service in the Korean Conflict. Chuck served two more years as JAG Officer remaining stateside. After his service, he worked with the Ohio Tax Commission and ultimately was Chief Counsel. In 1958 he left Ohio and came to Wilmington to work for the DuPont Company in the Legal Department. He retired in 1984 as Senior Vice President of External Affairs and General Counsel. He was a member of the Ohio and Delaware Bars.
During his career he was involved in many public affairs activities. He was a Director of the Wilmington Medical Center and a member of the Judicial Nominating Commission. He chaired the first Delaware Compensation Commission, was a member of New Castle County's first Merit Commission, was a member of the Transition team for Governors Castle and Carper, chaired the Farmers Bank Commission, and was President of the State Board of Education. He was awarded many times for his contributions, including the Marvel Cup of the State Chamber of Commerce and the Gilliam Award from the American Heart Association for a Lifelong Commitment to Community Philanthropy. He was humbled and grateful with every award he received.
Dearest to his heart was The Mary Campbell Center who with the help of Joseph Picciotti, Richard DiSabatino, Marcia Raniere, and David Holmes was founded in 1976. Inspired by his daughter, Charmie, this home for adults with multiple disabilities, provides a home like setting where the residents can live as independently as possible.
A true Irishman and Buckeye fan forever Chuck was an instrument rated pilot for over 30 years and thoroughly enjoyed flying many places but particularly to his home on Lake Wallenpaupack in the Pocono Mountains which was the site of so many gatherings of family and friends.
He was predeceased by his wife, Charma to whom he was married for 52 years, his daughter Charmie, and his son Jeffrey. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, whom he married in 2006, his sons Edward and wife Noreen, and John both of Wilmington, DE; his daughters Patricia Dunn and husband Gary of Glen Mills, PA and Mary Beth Welch of Philadelphia, PA. Also surviving is a stepson, Robert Gravely and wife Polly of Portland, OR and stepdaughter, Meg Keen and husband Bryan of Newark, DE. He leaves 9 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren, a brother-in-law Norbert Ranz of Cincinnati, OH and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 10-11 am on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery.
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