JOEL M. WELCH

Sept. 23, 1937 - Jan. 2, 2013
BRISTOL - Joel M. Welch of Longboat Key, FL and Bristol, IN passed away on January 2, 2013 at his home in Bristol, IN. Joel was born September 23, 1937 in South Bend, IN to the late Ralf M. and Roine (Smith) Welch.

On August 2, 1958, he married Elizabeth 'Betty' Mazzone, who survives along with two sons, M. Scott (Kim) of Elkhart, IN and Chris (Jenny) of Bristol, IN, along with six grandchildren. In addition, Mr. Welch is survived by his two brothers, R. Dewey (Phyllis) of Naples, FL and Randall (Fran) of Vandalia, MI.

Joel graduated from South Bend Central High School and received his bachelor's degree from Rochester Institute of Technology, where he was a member of Sigma Pi Fraternity.

Most of his working career was spent at Barger Packaging. In addition, he had interests in the mobile home supply industry and distribution of small engines and parts. Joel had been active in the Junior Achievement Program as well as United Way and Jaycees. He was a big sports fan and particularly loved golf. He had been a member of Christiana Creek Golf Club, Elcona Country Club, Gator Creek (FL) Golf Club, and Signal Point Golf Club (Niles, MI).

Friends may call Friday from 2 P.M. to 7 P.M. at the Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home, where services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, with the Rev. William Sullivan officiating. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice or any children's charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent at www.hartzlergutermuthinman.com.

Published by South Bend Tribune from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2013.

03/09/2023 EJS