William Welsh obituary: William Welsh's Obituary, Kentuckiana

In Memory Of
William "Bob" Welsh
1927 - 2019

Obituary photo of William Welsh, Louisville-KY
Obituary photo of William Welsh, Louisville-KY

In Memory Of
William "Bob" Welsh
1927 - 2019

William B. Welsh "Bob", 92, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019.

He was born on August 8, 1927 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Joseph and Margaret (Krauth) Everslage. He is also preceded in death by sister, Margie Weppler.

Bob retired from the former American Standard Corporation as Division Manager of Purchasing; he was employed with the company for 30 years. He served in the U.S. Navy at the end of WWII on the battleship, USS Arkansas. He was an avid lover of sports, especially golf and baseball, earning letters in baseball at the University of Louisville. He was a member of the Middletown Christian Church.

He is survived by his wife, Marty, of 50 years; his daughter, Vickie Plummer; four grandchildren: Chad, Fairen, Merideth and Sadie; seven great grandchildren; he is also survived by sisters: JoAnn Burch, Mary Reiser, and brother, Paul Everslage.

Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (235 Juneau Drive Louisville, KY 40243). Burial will be private at Cave Hill Cemetery.

The family requests that contributions in Bob’s memory be made to Middletown Christian Church.

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William B. Welsh "Bob", 92, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019.

He was born on August 8, 1927 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Joseph and Margaret (Krauth) Everslage. He is also preceded in death by sister, Margie Weppler.

Bob retired from the former American Standard Corporation as Division Manager of Purchasing; he was employed with the company for 30 years. He served in the U.S. Navy at the end of WWII on the battleship, USS Arkansas. He was an avid lover of sports, especially golf and baseball, earning letters in baseball at the University of Louisville. He was a member of the Middletown Christian Church.

He is survived by his wife, Marty, of 50 years; his daughter, Vickie Plummer; four grandchildren: Chad, Fairen, Merideth and Sadie; seven great grandchildren; he is also survived by sisters: JoAnn Burch, Mary Reiser, and brother, Paul Everslage.

Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (235 Juneau Drive Louisville, KY 40243). Burial will be private at Cave Hill Cemetery.

The family requests that contributions in Bob’s memory be made to Middletown Christian Church.

To leave a special message for the family, please use the "Share Memories" portion below.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
235 Juneau Dr
Louisville, KY 40243
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Service

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 1:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
235 Juneau Dr
Louisville, KY 40243
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Interment

Cave Hill Cemetery

E. Louisville Chapel (502-245-0095) is assisting the family

E. Louisville Chapel (502-245-0095) is assisting the family

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