Kenneth Woodrow Welsh
Kenneth Woodrow Welsh was born Sept. 22, 1941, and died May 5, 2025.
He lived most of his life in Chesterland. He graduated from West Geauga High School and received his undergraduate and master’s degrees in education from Kent State University.
Ken taught in West Geauga Schools for 33 years. After he retired, he started Ken Welsh Realty Co., where he excelled in providing real estate services to those in Chesterland and the surrounding communities.
During this time, he decided to attend seminary and became an ordained Lutheran Minister. He served at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Chesterland for 10 years.
Prior to attending seminary, Ken was a very active member of his church, especially leading youth groups positively influencing many young lives.
Ken enjoyed coaching youth baseball and played softball for many years. He was an avid Cleveland sports fan, especially the Browns and Guardians, attending many games over the years.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Gay Crossley Welsh and his children, Randy (wife, Ann Marie) and two grandchildren, Kevin (wife, Clara) and Ellen; Kelly (wife, Lena) and two grandchildren, Christopher (wife, Bryn) and Jacob; Carilee (husband, Tom); his sister, Charleen Snyder (husband, Tom); and his niece, Stacey McVey, and nephew, Jason Hill.
Family and friends may call at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 4-8 p.m.
Memorial service 11 a.m., Friday, May 16, 2025, at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland.
Private Interment at Chester Township Cemetery.
The family asks in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church (church address above, write in memo line “Pastor Ken”).
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gattozziandson.com for the Welsh family.
