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Gary A. Welch, 56, of Peru died surrounded by his family on Oct. 24, 2019, in OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria after a battle with cancer.
A Celebration of Life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Hurst Funeral Home, La Salle, with the Rev. Thomas Otto officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of services. Gary’s wishes were to please come dressed casually in blue jeans.
Gary was born Oct. 7, 1963, in Peoria to Gerald and Mildred (Mlaker) Welch. He married Bonnie Wasielewski on Jan. 27, 1996. Gary worked at Redbud Ridge Custom Shop in Bartonville as a member of Carpenters Local Union 195.
He loved his work and helping people. He enjoyed riding his Harley and racing his Jeep.
Gary is survived by two daughters, Jacey (Chris) Etscheid of Seatonville and Terri Welch of Peru; one granddaughter, Maya Grace Etscheid; his father, Gerald (Marian) Welch of Peru; one sister, Bonnie Morris of La Salle; and a special friend, Michelle Floyd.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Welch; and his best friend, Danny Gapinski.
Online condolences may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.hurstfuneralhomes.com.