Bob Welch

Easton, Kan. — Robert E. (Bob) Welch, 80, lifelong resident of Leavenworth, KS passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2010.
Bob was born November 5, 1930 in Leavenworth, KS, the son of James and Eileen (Casey) Welch. On April 20, 1952 he married Eileen Hinde (LHS Class of 1951) in Leavenworth. She preceded him in death September 16, 2001.
Bob is survived by his children, Kathryn Welch (John Wright), Paul Welch, Connie Baker (Bart), Pat Welch (Vicki) and Susan Kelly Korner (Lee), Grandchildren, Scott, Sean, Bobby Baker, Lindsay Welch, Casey Coffey (Nate), Rochelle and Angie Korner. He is also survived by his chocolate lab, Sam.
As a young man he attended Immaculate Conception Grade School and then Immaculata High School. He entered the U.S. Army in 1949 and served in Korean War. He held various sales positions until starting his own company.
Bob started Leavenworth Fence Company in 1958 and continued to operate it with his sons until his death.
He played semi pro baseball as a young man, he was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of Immaculate Conception Parish his entire life.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing cards with his friends.
His love and generosity will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
The family will recieve friends from 5 to 8 P.M. Thursday with a Rosary at 7:30 P.M. at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held 10 A.M. Friday at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Fr. David McEvoy will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Eileen Welch Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund, which was established by Bob in his wife’s memory.