Michael J. Welsh June 27, 1959 ~ June 15, 2024

Michael James Welsh, 64, Richmond, KS passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at his home.&nbsp; He was born June 27, 1959 in Garnett, KS the son of James Eugene and Elsie (Crick) Welsh.&nbsp; Mike grew up in Richmond, KS and graduated from Central Heights High School. &nbsp;He was active in sports and played in band and later, was involved in cross country racing.

Mike traveled to many parts of the United States while working construction erecting cement silos and grain bins.&nbsp; He later spent some time working in California before returning to Richmond, KS in 1998.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Elsie Welsh; grandparents, Robert and Gladys Crick and Amos and Hazel Welsh; and an uncle, Randy Durst.

Surviving family includes an aunt, Holly Durst and husband, Clyde of Independence, KS; and cousins.&nbsp;

Graveside Services and Inurnment will be held 10 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2024 at the Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, KS.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to the family through www.lamb-roberts.com.

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 </figure>Michael J. Welsh June 27, 1959 ~ June 15, 2024Michael James Welsh, 64, Richmond, KS passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at his home.&nbsp; He was born June 27, 1959 in Garnett, KS the son of James Eugene and Elsie (Crick) Welsh.&nbsp; Mike grew up in Richmond, KS and graduated from Central Heights High School. &nbsp;He was active in sports and played in band and later, was involved in cross country racing.Mike traveled to many parts of the United States while working construction erecting cement silos and grain bins.&nbsp; He later spent some time working in California before returning to Richmond, KS in 1998.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Elsie Welsh; grandparents, Robert and Gladys Crick and Amos and Hazel Welsh; and an uncle, Randy Durst.Surviving family includes an aunt, Holly Durst and husband, Clyde of Independence, KS; and cousins.&nbsp;Graveside Services and Inurnment will be held 10 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2024 at the Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, KS.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to the family through www.lamb-roberts.com.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/895f950d-3e88-4389-82a0-2b0f657953a0">Salina Juneteenth celebrations this week</a>