Charles D. Welsh, 83, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Jan. 5, 2016. Beloved son of the late Henry and Ruth (nee Ryan) Welsh; dear brother of Dorothy Ludwig and the late Gene, George, and Danny Welsh; dear brother-in-law of the late Bill Ludwig; loving uncle of Michele (Fred) Gotthardt, Maureen Hamby, and Debbie (Jeff) Daniels; dear great uncle, great-great uncle, cousin and friend to many. Visitation on Fri, Jan 8 from noon until time of service at 1 p.m. at Alexander-White-Mullen Funeral Home in St. Ann. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. Expressions of condolence may be offered at www.alexanderstlouis.com