Russell Vernon Welch age 88 of Whitehall passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Born July 23, 1934, in Lancaster, Ohio. Veteran US Navy. He retired as Captain from The Whitehall Fire Department in 1989. He continued his passion for servicing fire trucks for Lancaster's Fire Department until 2015. He enjoyed hunting, guns, playing poker and blue grass music. Survived by wife, Terri Welch; children, Scott Welch, Rich (Maria) Welch, Heather (Chris) Walden; grandchildren, Kendra Welch, Chloe, Richard Jr. Welch, Zaiden, Kaiden Walden; siblings, Elvie, Marie, and Sarah. Preceded in death by parents Florence and Curtis Welch, siblings, Lloyd, Shirley, Glenn, Mary, Mildred, Frances, and Karen. From your daughter "I will always be your birl" Love, Heather. Friends may call Friday, April 28, 2023, 1-3 PM EVANS FUNERAL HOME 4171 E. Livingston Ave.