Floyd Richard Welsch

Floyd R. Welsch, age 92 of Prairie du Chien passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien from respiratory complications. He was born August 27, 1931, to Clarence and Wilhelmina (Campbell) Welsch. He graduated from Prairie du Chien High School with the class of 1950 before being drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Floyd married Norma Govier on November 22, 1952, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Prairie du Chien and together they raised 4 children. Floyd managed Gebel’s Laundry, Paint, and Feed Store and Zeitler’s Feed Store in Prairie du Chien for many years before owning and operating Floyd’s Farm and Home until retirement. Floyd enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and vacationing up north. He was an active member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and always loved spending time with his grandchildren. Floyd was a grateful recipient of a heart transplant 27 years ago and was proud to be recognized as one of UW Hospital’s longest surviving heart recipients. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 64 years, Norma, on August 20, 2016. He is survived by 4 sons Floyd “Rick” (Lynette), David (Susie Rasmussen), Scott, and Jim (Barb) Welsch; 3 sisters Maxine Krogman, Rita (Larry) Hinkel, and Linda Schneider; 7 grandchildren Spencer (Katie), Alexandra, Amy, Scottie (Jordan), Daniel (Morgan), Becky (Dylan McClain), and Katy Welsch; 4 great-grandchildren Aidan, Devon, Murray, and Fiona; and numerous nieces and nephews including his special niece and God Daughter Robbie Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers George “Poncho” and Clarence Welsch; 2 sisters Jean Novey and Ruth Moris; brothers-in-law Bob Schneider, Ed Novey, Richard Krogman, Bob Tubbs, and Cy Moris; and sisters-in-law Mary Ann Welsch, Barb Tubbs, and Dorothy Welsch.

 A Memorial Service will be Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pastor Miranda Klosterboer officiating with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service. Military honors will be accorded graveside by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard.

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