Obit: Welsh, James Henry (1939 – 2015)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Welsh, Brice, Neubauer, Youngblood, Shirey, Heidewald

----Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Abbotsford, Wis.) 30 Dec 2015

Welsh, James Henry (18 SEP 1939 – 17 DEC 2015)

James H. Welsh, 76, Spencer, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., on Monday, Dec. 21, at Cuddie Funeral Home in Loyal. Rev. Steve Brice officiated. Burial followed in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery.

James Henry Welsh was born on Sept. 18, 1939, in Loyal, to Lawrence "Ted" and Grace (nee Neubauer) Welsh. He was raised and received his education in Loyal, graduating from Loyal High School in 1957. After completing high school, Jim entered the U.S. Army on May 28, 1957, and served until his honorable discharge on May 22, 1959. He returned to Loyal, and over the years worked various jobs around central Wisconsin, including Pathfinder Homes, Fleet Farm and Wisconsin Homes. He retired from Weathershield Windows. After retiring, Jim resided in Loyal for several years until moving to Back Country Manor Assisted Living in Spencer. Jim had many interests, but especially loved sports, including the Packers, Brewers and Badgers.

He is survived by two children, Tammy (Hal) Youngblood, Marshfield, and John Welsh, Spencer; five grandchildren, Joshua (Tia) Youngblood, Nathan Youngblood, Nicole Youngblood, Shawntay (Taylor) Shirey, and Dalton Welsh; one sister, Judy (Jim) Heidewald, Chicago; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; a half-brother, Richard Neubauer, and his wife, Bethia; and one sister, Joan Dow, and her husband, Robert.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. 

Cuddie Funeral Home, Loyal, assisted the family with arrangements.