Eugene T Welch Jr.

Eugene T. Welch Jr.

Of Saukville, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 19, 2024, at the age of 63 years.

Eugene was born on May 7, 1960, the son of the late Eugene T. Welch Sr. and the late Geraldine (nee Kleinsteiber) Welch. He was united in marriage to Lori Pelkowski on September 1, 1990, and were blessed with four children. After Eugene retired, he worked as a Crossing Guard for Saukville. He loved everything about being a Crossing Guard, making sure the kids were safe, waving to people passing by.

Eugene had a passion for dirt track racing and loved helping his son with racing. Even after his son stopped racing, he would still go every Saturday with the love of his life for “date night”. He was an avid Packer fan, hunter, and in his younger years played softball.

Eugene will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and the community he touched. He is survived by his wife: Lori, children: Nichole, Jennifer (Bill) Watry and Donnie; grandchildren: Alysa, Magdelana, Savannah, Tyler, CJ, and Caden; great-grandchildren: Cooper, Aria, Marcel and Jasper; siblings: Michael and Michelle, mother-in-law, Patricia Ripple, great nice and sidekick, Emersyn “Little E” and special friends, Harry and Mandy. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Stephanie, stepfather, Norman, father-in-law, Alphonse and stepfather-in-law, James.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 6:30 PM, at Mueller Funeral Home & Crematory, 979 N. Green Bay Rd., Grafton. A visitation will take place on Friday, at the funeral home, from 4:00 PM until the time of service. Memorials to Ozaukee Food Alliance, 100 E Green Bay Ave., Saukville are appreciated.

The family would like to give a special thanks to St. Mary’s of Ozaukee Oncology department, the Cancer Center at Froedtert in Milwaukee for all their care.