Clayton "Red" Welch Obituary (1920 - 2015)

Clayton "Red" Welch Lansing Passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at age 94. Born July 12, 1920 to Harry and Margaret Welch in Flint, Michigan. Clayton or "Red" as he was known by was a graduate of Lansing Eastern High School class of '38. He went on to work for and later retire from Wohlert Corporation in Lansing where he was a machinist and tool maker. He enjoyed golfing and bowling and in his earlier years also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Preceding him in death was his wife, Helen Welch; daughter, Jeanne Welch and brother, Victor Welch. Surviving are his four sons, David Welch of Lansing, Donald (Jackie) Welch of Dexter, Stephen (Kimberly Kletke) Welch of Eaton Rapids, Joseph (Joelyn) Welch of Ypsilanti; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Skinner Funeral Home, Lansing Chapel. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 208 S. Lasalle St. Suite 1500 Chicago, IL 60604-1242 in Clayton's name. To share memories and condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com