Kenneth Woodrow Welsh

Kenneth Woodrow Welsh was born September 22, 1941 and died May 5, 2025. He lived most of his life in Chesterland, Ohio. He graduated from West Geauga High School and received his undergraduate and master’s degrees in education from Kent State University. He 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 ten 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), Ellen; Kelly (wife Lena) and two grandchildren, Christopher (wife Bryn), Jacob; Carilee (husband Tom) and 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 Rd., Chesterland on Thursday 4-8 pm. Memorial Service 11:00 am, Friday, May 16, 2025 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland. Private Interment at Chester Township Cemetery.

The family asks in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.