"Dear Family of Emily, I just learned of Emily's passing and wanted send you my condolences. I will miss my conversations with Emily and imagine she is happily reunited with Lollipop. I have purchased a tree to be planted in Emily's honor. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Dr. Anna Schwister (Lollipop's veterinarian)"
In loving memory of
Emily Magdalene Welch
September 8, 1931 - March 25, 2022
Emily Magdalene Welch, of Menomonee Falls, died Friday, March 25, 2022, at Froedtert Hospital at the age of 90. She was born on September 8, 1931, in Antigo, a daughter of the late Eugene and Edna (Dieck) Graves. She married Robert Welch on July 10, 1954, at Peace Lutheran Church in Antigo. He preceded her in death on January 11, 1992.
She was a graduate of Antigo High School, class of 1949. She was employed at GE Medical for 12 years, retiring in 1993.
Emily was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Menomonee Falls. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and the companionship of her dog, Lolli Pop.
Survivors include a daughter, Michele (Lee) Wandsnider of Edgewater, FL; a son, James (Donna) Welch of Greenville; six grandchildren, Nathanial Welch, Kyle Welch, Brett Wandsnider, Daryl Fiene, Patty McClain and Michael Fiene; four great-grandchildren, Jordan Welch, Wallace, Franklin and Oswin Wandsnider; two sisters, Nona (Dennis) Graves of West Allis and Martha (Patrick) Moss of Green Bay.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 29, at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, Antigo with Rev. David Karolus officiating. Burial will take place in Elmwood Cemetery, Antigo. Visitation will be Tuesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.