four brothers, Lawrence (Shirlee) Welch, Antigo, Edward (Ruth) Welch, Merrill, John Welch, Shawano, Andrew (Michelle) Welch, Bowler. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Daniel and Thomas Welch. The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, March 23, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Hoffmann and Deacon Tony DeBroux officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the church. A parish wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.