Tyler D. Welch, 18, of the town of Washington, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, Oct. 21, 2014, as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident.
Tyler died with his best friend, Cody Borsche.
Tyler was born Sept. 2, 1996, in Shawano, a son of Timothy and Janie (Raeder) Welch. He attended the Shawano schools and was currently a senior at Shawano Community High School. He was an avid fisherman and also enjoyed snowmobiling and four-wheeling. While in middle school, he ran cross-country. He was an outgoing, friendly boy who got along well with others.
Survivors include his parents, Tim and Janie Welch, town of Washington; one sister, Tiffany (Curtis) Allord, of the town of Wescott; two brothers, Tim Welch, of the town of Washington, and Travis (special friend Tasha Pawlak), of Gillett. He is further survived by his maternal grandparents, Don and Nancy Raeder, of the town of Wescott; a niece, Autumn Allord and a nephew, Carson Allord, both of the town of Wescott; his girlfriend, Cerise Russell; his aunts, Pearl (Tracy), Michelle, Toni, Kelly (Pete), Lisa (Jim) and Julie (Roy); his uncles, David (Pam), Delbert, Brian (Hollie), Eugene, Brad (Jen), and Corey (Angie); special godparents, David Raeder, and Joel and Sue Hebein. He is further survived by many cousins, relatives and friends.
Tyler was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Delbert and Alice (Surprise) Welch, and an uncle, Kevin Welch.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano. Pastor Ron Raddatz will officiate. Interment will take place at Lake Drive Cemetery, town of Wescott. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, from 3-7 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers and plants, the family has requested memorials in Tyler’s name.
Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with service arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mickelsonfs.com.
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