Mike Welch, 82, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, following injuries sustained in a cycling accident in the Flint Hills.
Charles Michael Welch was born on June 22, 1940, in Denver, CO, the son of Charles Hadley and Alfretta “Freda” Elizabeth (White) Welch.
Mike served in the United States Air Force and was a member of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, McPherson.
Survivors include: his daughter, Sonia Luttig of McPherson, KS; son, David Welch of Windom, KS; brother, Kerry David Welch (Pam) of Murray, KY; sister, Patty Kay Welch of Kansas City, MO; two granddaughters, Monica Luttig of McPherson, KS and LaToya Jones (Kris) of Kennewick, WA; seven great-grandchildren, Madden, MaKyna, Mercede, Kynzlie, Madison, Kason, & Morgan; many extended family and friends, including all those in his cycling community.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Freda Welch, and a brother, Timothy Welch.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, June 2, at Countryside Covenant Church with Bishop Michael Milliken officiating. Friends from the cycling community are encouraged to wear their favorite bike jerseys to the service in tribute to Mike.
Memorial donations may be given to St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.