Patrick "Mikey" Michael Welch, Jr., passed away in Centralia, Washington, on August 21, 2025 at the age of 53.
Michael was born on August 26, 1972 in Aberdeen, Washington, to parents Patrick Michael Welch, Sr. and Kathleen A. Struble. He was a graduate of Aberdeen High School and also attended ITT Technical Institute. He was a member of the Local 612 Operators Union as a heavy equipment operator for over 22 years and also worked with the Cosmopolis Fire Department for over 10 years. He married Toni Tuttle at the United Methodist Church on June 28th, 1997.
He is survived by his loving wife, Toni Welch; mother Kathy Welch of Cosmopolis; daughters Taylor Welch of Olympia, Washington and Breann Welch of Shelton; and sister Megan Welch of North River, Washington.
He is preceded in death by his father, Patrick Welch, Sr.
A celebration of life will be held on October 4th, 2025, at 1:00 PM at 152 West Cloquallum Road in Shelton.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison Family Mortuary.