Kevin Patrick Welch, of North Baltimore, Ohio, died October 15, 2019.
Kevin was born January 24, 1949 to the late John D. and Mamie (Prowant) Welch, the youngest of 13
children, 3 of whom survive. On June 23, 1973, he married Linda Crouse of North Baltimore, and she
survives.
He is survived by three children: daughters, Tara (Gregory Tinkler) Smith of Mogadore, Ohio, and Jennifer
(Brian) Vanlerberg of North Baltimore, Ohio; and son, Shawn (Sarah) Welch of Upper Arlington, Ohio.
He was a 1967 graduate of Cory-Rawson High School, and received an associate’s degree in architecture
from Owen’s Community College.
He retired in 2010 after 41 years working at Cooper Tire and Rubber Company as a tire builder, and
serving as Union President, among other offices.
He leaves behind 8 grandchildren: Aurora and Zavier Smith and William Tinkler of Mogadore; Jesse, Noah,
and Levi Vanlerberg of North Baltimore; and Huxley and Eleanora Welch of Upper Arlington.
Kevin enjoyed gardening, birdwatching, reading, refinishing furniture, and spending time with his
grandchildren.
He mowed lawns to the consternation of North Baltimore village administration. He never drove through
Kenton without getting a pie.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home in
Findlay, and from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home on Friday October 18th, with the funeral service
following immediately after at 11 a.m.
Donations in memoriam can be made to the North Baltimore Public Library.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.coldrencrates.com.
