Harvey Welch, 93, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 22, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Ollie Fullmer officiating. Visitation will be on Monday, from 10:00 AM until service time at the church. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. The funeral service will be broadcast live on the Gass Haney Facebook page. Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or family's choice.

Harvey D. Welch was born on July 15, 1928, to Chester and Gertrude (Loseke) Welch in Platte County, Nebraska in a brick house near Welch's Hall. He attended Platte County District 2 School and after completing the 8th grade, started farming with his father and Uncle Charles. Harvey met Lucille Weber when he picked up his sister from high school. Harvey and Lucille were united in marriage on August 13, 1949 and moved in to an apartment north of Shell Creek in the home place house. Harvey worked for a couple different area farmers before going to work at BD in 1957. He continued to farm while working at BD and also after his retirement in 1985.

Harvey and Lucille enjoyed dancing and traveling. He and Lucille went to Hawaii for their 25th Anniversary and also enjoyed a cruise to Alaska. Harvey enjoyed playing cards and attending his grandchildrens' activities. He purchased a restored John Deere 1952 G tractor and owned it for seven years. He enjoyed going on many tractor rides on G. Harvey enjoyed polka music and sang and recorded the song "Cool Clear Water" with Matt Wachal.

Harvey is survived by:
Daughter: Connie (Jack) Sylvester of Webb, IA
Daughter: Donna (Keith) Petersen of Schuyler, NE
Daughter: Sandra (Gary) Hookham of Clarinda, IA
12 Grandchildren
27 Great Grandchildren
One Great Great Granddaughter
Sister: Marcina Zimmerman of Omaha, NE
Brother-in-law & Sister-in-law: Kenny & Ida Lois Weber of Claremore, OK
Brother-in-law & Sister-in-law: Marv & Enola Luchsinger of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law: Patti Weber of Sturgis, SD
Sister-in-law: Luella Tworek of Blair, NE
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends

Harvey was preceded in death by:
Parents: Chester & Gertrude Welch
Wife: Lucille Welch
Brothers-in-law & Sisters-in-law