Larry E. Welch Obituary
The memory of Larry E. Welch (Des Moines, Iowa), who passed away on August 18, 2025 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Elwyn and Cherry Welch; his wife Bonnie Louise Welch; his brothers, Gary and Donald Welch; and his daughter-in-law Becky Welch.
He is survived by: his children, Larry E. Welch II, Amy Shaw (Jeff), Stacy Welch and Chad Welch (Michelle); his grandchildren, Brandon Welch (Ameena), Larry E. Welch III (DeeDee), McKenzie Jones (Dom), Sanibel Louise Garcia (Thomas), Clayton Welch, Brett Shaw, AJ Shaw (Alyssa), Allison Shaw, Nick Stitzell (Annie), Bridget Brown (Aaron), Emma Lanphier (Taylon) and Mitchell Williams (Tara); his great grandchildren, Zane, Sofia, Roman, Gracelyn, Arianna, Lyla, Lillian, Lexii, Samira, Elise, Mae, Josiah, Harper, Hazel, Ellie, Vinnie, Paislee and Layton; and his sisters, Helen Ragan (Earl) and Dolly Greene.
Memorial donations may be made to Iowa National Alliance of Mental Illness or The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research in loving memory of Larry.
