Norman M. Welch, 1941-2026

Norman M. Welch, of rural Ada, died at the age of 84. Norm was born in Putnam County on August 28, 1941.

He was preceded in death by his parents Mearl and Ellen (Campbell) Welch, formerly of Mt. Cory, OH and by two brothers: Wayne (Deb) Welch and Nelson (Anne) Welch. 

Norman married Joyce (Long) Welch on June 1, 1962, at County Line Church of the Brethren.  Their three children survive: Traci (Joel) Moritz of Lima, Ohio, Thad Welch of Morgantown, West Virginia, and Tonya (Randy Owens) Kahley of Moore, SC.  He is also survived by six grandchildren:  Sarah Kahley of Columbus, Shane Kahley of Ada, Andrew Owens of Zanesville, Ruby “Katy” Moritz of Grove City, Toby Welch of Columbus and Micah Welch of Columbus. Norm is also survived by a sister, Marilyn Wymer of Mt. Cory; sister-in-law, Alma Long of Sidney, brother-in-law, Phil Long of Celina; along with numerous nieces, nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.  

Norman retired after thirty-seven years at Ford Motor Company.  He and Joyce enjoyed traveling and camping around the United States. 

A private family ceremony will be held at a later date at St. Paul Cemetery, Ada. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.