This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SStamperYoumans Surnames: welch/Mikesell Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.randolph/3338/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Gilbert Welch obit, 1985, Randolph County, IN No citation, found in surname files at Darke County Gene Society, Greenville, OH Gilbert Leon Welch, 86, of 710 N. Union street, Union City, IN, died Wednesday morning at Union City Hospital following an extended illness. Welch was born March 6, 1899 in Randolph County, son of the late James and Rachal (Mikesell) Welch. He farmed in the Bartonia area for most of his life. Welch later became the park superintendent for Union City, IN, for 15 years. Welch was a member of the First Church of Nazarene in Union City. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, who died in 1968, and one sister, Nina Weiss. Surviving are three sons, Duane and Eugene both of Union City, IN, and James, St. Helens, OR; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two nieces. Services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Fraze-Brooks & Davis Funeral Home in Union City, IN, with the Rev. Bruce Washam officiating. Burial will follow in Union City Cemetery. Visitation hours are 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.