Curtis Welsh, born June 1, 1925, in Akron, Ohio joined his wife, Marie, and son, Jim, in Our Lord's Heavenly Kingdom on April 6, 2004.

His brothers, Jack, Jerry, Don, Robert, and sister, Beverly, also preceded Curtis in death.

He will be sadly missed by his sister, Marie Schaad; sister-in-law, Eileen Postal; brother-in- law, Robert and Sue Shu man; daughter, Dorothy (Tim) Moore; sons, Tom (Kathy), Tim, Kevin; grandchildren, Kim, Chris, Jason, Joyce, Matt, Megan, Lauren, Caitlin; and many great-grand children, nephews and nieces.

Curtis was active in Alcoholics Anonymous for over 40 years. It was through his association and participation in AA that he was able to gain peace and serenity throughout his life. Through his lifelong involvement with AA, he touched countless lives as a sponsor.

Curtis was an active member of Annunciation Catholic Church. In addition to his in volvement with AA, Curtis was an avid fisherman.

Mass of Christian Burial at Annunciation Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flow ers, donations may be made in Curtis' memory to the Interval Brotherhood Home or to Annunciation-St. John Grade School.

Published in Akron Beacon Journal from Apr. 10 to Apr. 11, 2004

Curtis A Welsh
Father: Welsh; Mother: Pontius; Birth: 1 Jun 1925 - Ohio; Death: 6 Apr 2004 - Age: 78; Residence: Summit, Summit, Ohio, United States; Publication: 14 Apr 2004;
Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2007

**note that 1940 US census has the birth state as Pennsylvania, not Ohio:

HOUSEHOLD/ROLE/GENDER/AGE/BIRTHPLACE

Clarence Welsh Head M 39 Pennsylvania
Marion Welsh Wife F 36 Pennsylvania
Marie Welsh Dau F 18 Pennsylvania
Jack Welsh Son M 16 Pennsylvania
CURTIS WELSH Son M 14 Pennsylvania
Donald Welsh Son M 11 Ohio
Girard Welsh Son M 8 Ohio
Robert Welsh Son M 6 Ohio
Beverly J Welsh Dau F 4 Ohio

WWII ENLISTMENT RECORDS SUPPORT THE BIRTH STATE AS PENNSYLVANIA:
Curtis A Welsh
United States World War II Army Enlistment Records
Name Curtis A Welsh
Name (Original) WELSH CURTIS A
Event Type Military Service
Event Date 12 Jul 1943
Term of Enlistment Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Event Place Akron, Ohio, United States
Race White
Citizenship Status citizen
Birth Year 1925
Birthplace PENNSYLVANIA
Education Level 2 years of high school
Civilian Occupation Packing, filling, labeling, marking, bottling, and related occupations, n.e.c.
Marital Status Single, without dependents
Military Rank Private
Army Branch No branch assignment
Army Component Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source Reference Civil Life
Serial Number 35233715
Affiliate ARC Identifier 1263923
Box Film Number 09103.332
CITING THIS RECORD

"United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946,"