Conrad Lewis Welch Age 82, of Bloomer, WI, formerly of Rice Lake, WI died Friday, June 19, 2020 at the Dovehealth Care in Bloomer, WI.

He was born on September 23, 1937 in Minong, WI to Dewey and Gladys (Clark) Welch. Conrad helped his family on the farm and then entered the United States Army and was Honorably Discharged after serving for 6 years. Conrad was married to Janice Herrington on February 12, 1966 in Rice Lake. He worked at Birchwood Manufacturing for over 36 1/2 years and then at the Rice Lake Walmart. He loved playing with his children and grandchildren, gardening, playing games, going to car shows, going to the Lumberjack Festivities, drawing and going on pontoon rides.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Welch of Bloomer, WI; 2 daughters, Melissa (James) Buchanan of Dallas, WI and Melinda (John) Bossany of Cameron, WI; 7 grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kylie, Caleb, Brittney (Dean), Haley, Ashlea and Gavin; 2 brothers, Elden (Marie) Welch of Cameron and Curtis (Francesca) Welch of Florida; a sister, Sharon Bartsch of Rice Lake; and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Ernest and a half sister, Irma.

Funeral Services will be held at 11AM Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Assembly of God Church in Rice Lake, Rev. Alan Klasi officiating, with interment in the Nora Cemetery where Military Rites will be accorded by the Rice Lake Veteran Honor Guard. Visitation will be held for one hour prior the Funeral Service at the Church.

Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake is in charge of the arrangements.

Last Update: Jun 21, 2020 11:03 am CDT