Full Obituary

     JAMES H. WELSH, age 76, of Spencer, WI, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.  Funeral services will be held at 11am on Monday, December 21, 2015 at Cuddie Funeral Home, in Loyal, WI.  Rev. Steve Brice will officiate and burial will follow in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery.  Visitation will be held at Cuddie Funeral Home, on Monday, from 10am until time of service.
     James Henry Welsh was born on September 18, 1939 in Loyal, WI, to Lawrence "Ted" and Grace (Neubauer) Welsh.  He was raised and received his education in Loyal, graduating from Loyal High School in 1957.  After completing high school, Jim entered the U.S. Army on May 28, 1957 and served until his honorable discharge on May 22, 1959.  He returned to Loyal, and over the years, worked various jobs around central Wisconsin, including, Pathfinder Homes, Fleet Farm, Wisconsin Homes, and retired from Weathershield Windows.  After retiring, Jim resided in Loyal for several years, until moving to Back Country Manor Assisted Living in Spencer.
     Jim had many interests, but especially loved sports, including the Packers, Brewers and Badgers.
     He is survived by two children:  Tammy (Hal) Youngblood of Marshfield,  John Welsh of Spencer;  five grandchildren: Joshua (Tia) Youngblood, Nathan Youngblood, Nicole Youngblood, Shawntay (Taylor) Shirey, Dalton Welsh;  one sister:  Judy (Jim) Heidewald of Chicago;  nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
     Jim was preceded in death by his parents;  a half-brother: Richard Neubauer, and his wife Bethia; and one sister: Joan Dow, and her husband Robert.