Russell E. Welsh Sr.
November 12, 1927 ~ July 3, 2023
Russell E. Welsh Sr., age 95 of Madison, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 at Lantern of Madison. He was born November 12, 1927 in Imler, PA, the son of Alfred C. and Catherine A. (Mann) Welsh.
Russ worked as a machinist and was a shop forman at Upson Machine products when he retired in 1992 after 37 years.
He served proudly in the United States Army as part of the 1st Infantry Division, The Big Red 1 and was an active member for many years, of the American Legion Post 601.
He was a master builder and crafstman and built his family homes as well as countless pieces of furniture.
He loved music and spent many hours playing guitar and working to improve his skills over the years.
Russ was preceeded in death by his wife Bernice of 54 years, his son in law John A. Vassallo, and his son Bryan Douglas Welsh, as well as parents Catherine (Mann) Welsh, and Alfred Welsh, and brothers Harold, Chuck, and Curtis.
He is survived by daughter Sandra Vassallo and son Russ Welsh Jr. (Linda) and daughter in law Annette, along with 8 grandchildren, Stacey Miscko (Steve), Jason Vassallo (Jaime), Joshua Vassallo (Erin), Russell Welsh (Lisa), Jessica Welsh, Justin Welsh, Meghan Horstman (Jake), and Connor Welsh, as well as 12 great grandchildren, Ryan Vassallo, Olivia Miscko, Seth Welsh, Lauryn Vassallo, Thomas Vassallo, Peyton Vassallo, Henry Welsh, Eleanor Welsh, Elsie Welsh, Luke Welsh and Frankie Horstman, and one great great grandchild, Ne'Veyah Vassallo. He is also survived by brother RIchard and sisters Betty and Carol.
Visitation will be Saturday, July 8th 4-6 pm at Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio. A memorial will be held directly following visitation and Military Honors to follow at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Russ to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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Thinking of all of you and so very sorry for your loss. Keeping your father in my prayers today.
I’m so sorry for your loss, now he won’t have to struggle to breathe and he can rejoice with your Mom in heaven.
Hugs my dear sister.
Love you,
Sarah Bochan
I first met Mr Welsh in the summer of 2017 when Sandy and I were making a big trip to Ohio.
I was immediately impressed with his sincerity.
One of the highlights of our visit was one evening when he took us to Dairy Queen for ice cream:
All of a sudden I was 6 years old again and having a Great Treat ( even though I was 2 months from my 70th birthday)
That was a very special moment in my life.
Mr Welsh had a knack for creating Special Moments.
Russ was my first supervisor in a machine shop he was very patient for I was only eighteen years of age.
Dear Sandy, Rusty and extended family. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you say your final farewell. I have always loved my brothers and sister but do to unfortunate circumstances, the family was torn apart. The last time I saw your dad and Curt, he had just had some eye surgery so we didn’t get to talk for more than a few minutes. He was a good father, son and brother. May he Rest in Peace.
i ENJOYED RUSSES FRIEND SHIP AND WILL MISS HIM . WE ENJOYED MANY HRS OF EXERSIZING AT THE—Y—-SILVER SNEAKERS AND ENJOYING OUR BREAKFASTS AT DEANS DINER FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS. WE DIDN’T HAVE MUCH PRIVICY,BECAUSE WE BOTH WERE DEAF AND ANYONE COIULD MAKE COMENTS AND DID. DARN GOOD PEOPLE LEAVE TOO EARLY.
Prayers for your family
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. A white light to the family for healing and peace at this most difficult of times. Namaste
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Welsh Sr., Jacqueline Stillman lit a candle