Corrine Anne “Corky” Welch, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home on February 18, 2020.
Corrine Anne Busch was born on January 31, 1930 in Jordan, MN to John and Rose (Schommer) Busch. She graduated from Jordan High School in 1947. Following high school, she was awarded a music scholarship from MacPhail School of Music. After meeting the love of her life, Russell Welch, she decided to get married, and on October 24, 1948 they were married at the Little Brown Church in the Vale, at Nashua, Iowa. Together they raised two children as the family traveled for Russell’s commitment to the US Military. Upon Russell’s military retirement in 1969, the family made Rochester their home. Corky was an accomplished musician who specialized in playing the organ and piano. She was a devout member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester, playing organ for many years. She applied her love of music and her sharp skills in many areas of life including for local weddings, fundraisers, parties, funerals and at three different churches.
She is survived by her children Kevin (Connie) Welch of Shakopee, Maureen Welch of Rochester; two grandchildren Justin (Honor) Welch of San Diego, CA, Paula (Robert) Moe of Hoboken, NJ; a great-granddaughter Malin Moe, and her sister Gloria (Francis) Mamer of Jordan, MN.
She is preceded in death by her husband Russell, her brothers Donald, Roman, Jerry, Vernon, James and Roger.
The Funeral Service for Corky will be held on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 11:00AM at Redeemer Lutheran Church (869 7th Ave SE Rochester, MN 55904) with Pastor Adam Koglin officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Rochester.
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