Michael W. “Mike” Welch SMSgt USAF (Ret)
November 19, 1944 – September 30, 2021
Age 76
Michael was born in Rumford, Maine, and raised in Dixfield, Maine. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for 24 years and in Civil Service for 23 years.
He was an avid photographer. Michael loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many.
Preceded in death by his parents John and Alice Welch; brother Larry Welch; and sister Vicki Houghton.
Survived by his wife of 54 years Orlene Welch; son Scott Welch, daughter Heidi Pesarchick; grandchildren Jakob Pesarchick (Lauren), Kyle Pesarchick (Natalie), Bradley Pesarchick, and McKinzie Welch; and great-granddaughter Charlotte.
Reception of Friends: Tuesday, October 5, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Bellevue Memorial Funeral Chapel.
Celebration of Life Service: Wednesday, October 6, noon, Bellevue Memorial Funeral Chapel.
To view the video of the service, please click the link below.
https://boxcast.tv/view/michael-w-welch-701284
Inurnment: Wednesday, October 6, 2:00 p.m., Omaha National Cemetery
Military Honors: Offutt Air Force Base Honor Guard
In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or www.lls.org
8 Comments
Orlene my deepest sympathy. Prayers for you and your family!
What a beautiful and wonderful man, this world has lost one of its best! If the saying “no one’s really gone unless they’re forgotten” is true then he’ll live on forever. I wish peace for the family……much love.
We were all saddened to hear of Mike’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Oh, Orlene and family, so sorry to hear. My prayers for you and yours.
Mike was a GREAT friend and classmate. He was an outstanding football, hockey, and baseball player. Orlene, I am SO SORRY for your loss. . I will make a donation to one of Mikes choices. Pryaing for your entire family.
A grand man in so many, many ways. He will be missed.]
My heart breaks sitting here watching the service my thoughts and prayers to you all. wish i was there to give you all my love and hugs. Thinking of you all Love you all Ann
I was deeply saddened by the news of Mike’s passing. My heart goes out to you Orlene, and the entire Welch family. You’re all in my thoughts.
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