It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ivan Welch of Traverse City, Michigan, born in Crothersville, Indiana, who passed away on June 9, 2020, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ivan Welch to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Jeffrey L. Welch and Lucile Welch (Heaton); his sons, Rickie W. Welch and Rodnie S. Welch; and his siblings, Jeffrey Welch Jr., Leonard Welch and Velma Johnson.

He is survived by : his wife Shirley Mae Welch (Lake); his children, Christine R. Holly (David), Andrew W. Welch, Bethany K. Welch and Todd C. Welch (Sandy); his grandchildren, Maddison Bates (Christian), Brandon (Krystina), Amber Wiggins (Josh), Nathan, Kimberly, TJ, Tyler, Tanner and Trevor Welch; his great grandchildren, Lily, Barry, Miles Bates and Ezekiel Welch; his brother Hubert Welch (Roby); and his sister-in-law Shirley Welch. He is also survived by other extended family members and friends.

Memorials may be directed to the Michigan Patriot Guard Riders or to the Salvation Army.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home