ALBYN EARL WELCH, age 90, of Worthington, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. He was born November 13, 1921, in Worthington, to Earl and Clara (Sowles) Welch. Albyn attended school in Worthington. He served his country in the United States Army Air Corp during WWII.
Albyn married Ruth Moss on July 22, 1945, in Worthington. After their marriage, the couple lived Worthington where Albyn worked for the Nobles County Hwy. Department for over thirty five years. After his retirement, he enjoyed traveling.
He was an active member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Worthington; and the Worthington VFW. He enjoyed camping, fishing, the outdoors and spending time with his family. Albyn was an artist. He sketched, painted landscapes, and was known for his wonderful wood carvings.
Albyn is survived by his wife Ruth Welch, Worthington; five children, Nancy Dreeszen, Sioux Falls, SD; Carole Ehlers, Windom; Kathy (Dick) Daughters, Roy, UT; Jim Welch Mary Kraljie), Brookings, SD; and Steve Welch (Eileen Mitchell), Des Moines, IA; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and a sister, Pearl Pratt, San Diego, CA.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Paul Dreeszen; a great grandson, Carson Daughters; three sisters, Eugena Sievert, June Horak & Alice Kerner; and a son-in-law, Denny Dreeszen.
Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Sunday at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington; and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Funeral will be 2 PM Monday at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, in Worthington, officiated by Rev. Kathy Brandt. Burial will be in the Worthington Garden of Memories Cemetery.
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