Salem- Wayne E. Welch was born November 1, 1929 in Portland, Oregon, son of Gerald James and
Emma Dolly (Scott) Welch.
Mr. Welch had served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a retired school teacher, had taught elementary grades in Salem, Dallas, Willamina and Sheridan.
Survivors include a daughter Melissa Welch, Parker, Colorado, and a son J.D. Welch, Junction City, Or.
And one granddaughter Laci Rae Welch. A sister Geraldine DeShasier preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Willamette Humane Society, P.O. Box 13005, Salem, Ore
97309-1005.
At his request no services will be held. Arrangements are by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service.
Beloved father, husband, and friend to many. Died at Samaritan Albany General Hospital. He was born in Falls City, Oregon, the son of Mary and Thomas Dunlop. He graduated from Dearborn High School in Deerfield, Chicago after the family moved there in 1948.
He is survived by his wife Irene, son Jim, and daughter Jessica, three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and two foster grandchildren, his brother Martin, sisters Catherine and Sarah.