Errol Welch

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Errol “Tony” Welch, beloved husband, father, friend, and public servant. He was born on November 28, 1944, in Barbados, and raised on the island of Trinidad & Tobago. A gifted athlete, he moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin to attend UW–Oshkosh on a track scholarship, when he met Wanda Bell, who would become his devoted wife for an incredible 51 years, until his passing.

Tony dedicated over 30 years of service as a State of Wisconsin employee, earning respect for his integrity and commitment to public trust.  After his retirement with the state, he spent another 12 years working at National Car Rental across the street from his house.  He was a man of action over words, he was a lifelong skilled soccer player, a passion that endured to his last days. He enjoyed movies, working on cars, and a good debate. His lifelong friendships with childhood friends in Trinidad stayed connected through weekly Skype calls until his final days.

A steady and ever present husband and father, he will be deeply missed and forever remembered, but his spirit will live on in the memories he helped shape. He is survived by:

- Wanda Elizabeth Welch, wife

- Anthony Errol Welch, elder son  

- Nisha Mei Li, daughter  

- Ashley Jordan Welch, younger son