WELCH, Mr. Raymond E.
Kalamazoo, MI Died Thursday evening July 16, 2015 at his residence. Raymond was born May 30, 1937 in Mesick, Michigan a son of Perry and Eva Breckenridge Welch. Years ago, he served Honorably with the U.S. Army. He had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of his life and was employed with Goodwill Industries. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Victoria Wesenberg; a grandson, Bradley Wesenberg; 4 brothers; and a sister. On October 18, 1985, he was united in marriage to Ruth A.Ritsema Welch who survives. Also surviving, 2 daughters, Louann Mark Cady of Texas Township and Ellen Reading of Kalamazoo; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Wanita Glenn Schobe of Oregon; and several nieces and nephews. Private services and burial will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to the Michigan Diabetes Association. Please visit Raymond's personalized webpage for online guestbook or to leave a condolence.