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George Robert "Bob" Welsh
George Robert Sheep ShearingGeorge Robert “Bob” Welsh age 80 of Richwood, died Wednesday morning October 9, 2013 at Heartland of Marysville.
He was born May 30, 1933 in Delaware County to the late Wattie Lee and Roxie Vianna (Evans) Welsh, he was also predeceased on March 28, 2007 by his wife Patricia Ann (Battles) whom he married May 24, 1969. Also preceding him were 3 brothers: Ross Lee Welsh, Harold “Ted” Welsh and Paden “Gene” Welsh.

Bob served our country in the Army from 1953 thru 1962, receiving the National Defense Service Medal of Honor. He was a carpenter and farmer by trade, raising sheep and goats for local 4-H and FFA Children. He loved sharing his wealth of knowledge, of how to care for the farm animals, with each child and giving them moral support when they showed their finished project at the local fairs and the Ohio State Fair.
Bob was a very talented sheep shearer, receiving many awards such as: State Jr. Sheep Shearing Champion in 1950, National Jr. Sheep Shearing Champion in 1952, National Sheep Shearing Champion in 1963 and Canadian National Sheep Shearing Champion in 1963 and 1965.

He was a faithful and devoted care giver for many years to his wife Pat in her later years.

In recent years, due to failing health, he spent his days resting quietly at home watching the daily happenings of life on the farm and enjoying frequent visits from his great grandchildren. Exploring the farm and sharing their many found treasures: a stick, an egg, a bird feather, sheep’s wool, a willy worm, a rock, a beautiful flower or a bean sprout, with Pawpa Bob will be cherished memoires, never to be forgotten by Kailee, Cohen and Lailenn, three of his seven beloved great grandchildren.

Surviving are his devoted children: Lou Ann (Scott) Davis of Marysville and Terry Eugene (Sharon) Welsh of Essex, Grandchildren: Alicia Renee (Logan) Rife, Kea Ann (Nathan) Burns, Lori Beth (Mic) Wallace, Elaina Rea (Terry) Baker and Charles Richard  Welsh

Great Grandchildren: Kailee Ann Rife, Cohen Robert Scott Burns, Lailynn Grace Burns, Ayeka Wallace, Hanabi Wallace, Seth Baker and Luke Baker.

Sister: Mary Ann (George) Click of Marion and sister in law: Janis Welsh of Richwood

Funeral Services will be held Saturday October 12, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood, Pastor Joseph Rhea will be officiating, burial will follow in the Claibourne Cemetery, where there will be veteran graveside services conducted by the Richwood Area Veterans. Friends may call Friday from 5-7 pm at the Funeral Home in Richwood.

Memorial Gifts may be made to Loving Care Hospice at 779 London Ave. Marysville, Ohio 43040 and/or The Richwood First United Methodist Church at 18 South Fulton St. Richwood, Ohio 43344

Remembrances and condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com


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#1 from: Fritz & Arlene Blue
 154 S.Franklin St. Richwood,Oh 43344		 Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Dear Lou Ann,Scott and girls:

Sorry to hear of you fathers passing. My memory failed me as I had forgotten about him being your father. I'll blame it on age. You have my sympathy and I will keep you in prayer.May your memories be a comfort to all of you during your grief.

Arlene


#2 from: Jim & Pat Veach
Richwood Ohio		 Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 1:30 PM

So sorry to hear Bob passed.Bob was a wonderful man. Pat and I are in Florida but we send our Thoughts and Prayers.


#3 from: Melissa and Bob Werley
Vermilion, ohio		 Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 2:20 PM

LuAnn and Terry sorry to hear the loss of your dad.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.


#4 from: Dave Amstutz
Sitting in my chair at home.		 Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 8:44 PM

I will miss our conversations from time to time, I worked with Bob, building new homes during the 1960's & 70's. He introduced me to apricot brandy during the winter, and hot Miller Life beer, fresh out of his old 1949 International truck in the summer. Said he liked warm beer because when he came back to the truck it was still there!!!


#5 from: Connie Jordan Hill
Brentwood, Tn		 Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 12:45 PM

What a gentleman and and all those Welsh boys were so good looking.  Rest in Peace.  We are thinking of the family in their loss.

Connie & Bob Hill


#6 from: Lynne Ledley
Richwood		 Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 2:00 PM

So sorry to hear that Bob passed away.  We have lost a good friend and long time neighbor.  Every so often on WOSU 34 they show sheep shearing at the Ohio State Fair from past years and have caught his name mentioned as sponsoring one of the classes.  He dedicated his whole life to his sheep,the farm and his family of which he was very proud.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.


#7 from: Bill Nibert
 		 Sat, Oct 12, 2013 at 5:59 AM

So sorry for the loss of Bob He always had a great smile and laugh. Thinking and praying for you at this time.
            Bill and Johna Nibert


#8 from: Debra Webb-Shelton
of Marion		 Thu, Oct 17, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Terry and Lu Ann...condolences on the loss of your father...hoping the memories of your times together will find you at peace.


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