OBIT: Charles Henry WELSH, 1997, native of Friedens, Somerset County, PA
  
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  WELSH
  
  Charles Henry Welsh, 81, of Kalispell, Mont., passed away Jan. 27,
  1997, at his home in Kalispell.  He was born Dec. 12, 1915, in
  Friedens, to Nellie and Ralph Welsh.  He was an avid baseball and
  Jeopardy fan and loved to read.  He enjoyed traveling and visiting
  his grandchildren.  He married Florence Derencin Dec. 19, 1941, at
  Somerset.  They had three daughters and two sons.  Charles made the
  Army his career.  He was a Veteran of World War II and received the
  Silver Star for heroics in the Pacific Campaign.  He was given an
  Honorable Discharge in 1961 after 44 years of service.  He retired as
  a major.  Charles was preceded in death by his parents and two
  brothers, Ralph and Stephen.  He is survived by his wife, Florence of
  Kalispell; three daughters: Susan Welsh of California; Nancy Conners
  and husband Douglas of Kalispell, and Cynthia Mash and husband Eugene
  of Arizona; two sons: Robert Welsh of Utah and Mark Welsh and wife
  Lucinda of Virginia.  He had nine loving grandchildren.  A private
  family service is planned.  The family suggests donations can be made
  to Lutheran Social Services, 17 Second St., E., Room 207, Kalispell,
  Mt. 59901.  Arrangements by the Johnson Mortuary and Crematory.
  
  Daily American, January 30, 1997
  
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