WILTON- Mary Rose (Dwyer) Welch 78, a resident of Wilton, WI went to her eternal home on Thursday August 29, 2024. Mary was born to Robert and Margaret (Gregor) Dwyer in Sparta, WI and grew up in Kendall, WI. Mary graduated from Royall High School in the class of 1964 and attended UW-LaCrosse for her Bachelors and Master’s degrees in Education. Mary married Theodore (Ted) Welch in 1968 at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Kendall, WI. Mary taught English in the Sparta School District for 33 years. When she “retired” she began a part-time career teaching in the GED program at WTC. Notes and gifts saved over the years, tell us that she made a difference in the lives of so many young people over those 48 years in education. Until her move to Liberty Village, Mary was an active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Wilton. She loved to travel whether local or otherwise. Mary prioritized family by organizing annual family gatherings and made it a point to keep us all connected. To her nieces and nephews, the word “Aunt” is too small to communicate the true impact and role she played in their lives. She attended many monumental events in their lives including graduations, weddings, sporting and other school activities, birthday parties, card parties, held sleepovers, pool parties, and camping trips. Family was important, but she also valued her friends, as she and Ted had many close friends who were family to them. However, Mary’s ultimate connection in life was with her husband, Ted. She longed to be with him again, and their reunion in the glory of heaven is celebrated by her family and friends.
Mary is survived by her brother Pat (Rita) Dwyer. Her brothers-in-law Casey Campton, Tom (Mary) Welch, Tim (Donna) Welch, and sisters-in-law Nancy Welch and Mary Moore. Nieces and Nephews Patricia (Jerry) Reller, Michael (Lori) Madden, Terrence (Tammy) Madden, Laureen (Mark) Winger, Joseph (Caroline) Madden, Renee Smith, Lisa Lutz, Robert (Cory) Smith, Connie (Rick) Mueller, Shelley (Matt) Weber, Ronette (Roger) Johnson, Wade (Angie) Dwyer, Beth (Tim) Jerome , Robert (Marcy) Dwyer, Cathleen Wildes, Pat Welch, Jim Welch, Tierney (Randy) Grutza, Don (Jane) Harrison, Chris (Jennifer) Welch, Tammy (Huey) Zoroufy, Tiffany (Daniel) Neely, Jennifer Moore, Lauren Moore, Cassie (Greg) Sedlacek, Allison (Troy) Schindler and numerous great nieces and nephews.
Mary was predeceased by her husband Ted, her parents Robert and Margaret (Gregor) Dwyer, mother and father-in-law James and Zora Welch, brother Edward Gregory Weibel, sisters Roberta (Joe) Madden, Colette (Norm) Smith, LeNoir (James) Weibel, Nancy (Keith) Gibney, Bonita Campton. Brothers and Sisters-in-law Pat Welch, Kathleen (Welch) Harrison, Charles (Chuck) Moore and Edward Gregory Dwyer. Nieces and Nephews Cathleen Madden, Gregory Weibel, Lisa (Harrison) Grey, Linda Welch, and Sarah Moore.
A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024, 11:00 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 504 Enderby Street, Wilton. Father John Ofori-Domah will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Thursday at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of service.
A Parish Rosary will be recited at the church on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 4:00 PM followed by a visitation until 7:00 PM.
Smith-Nelson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Online condolence can be offered by visiting www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com
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