Imogene "Jean" Welch

September 24, 1925 - December 19, 2019

Imogene “Jean” Welch, 94, of Columbus, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, December 19, at Four Seasons Retirement Center. Jean was born on September 24, 1925, to Raymond A. and Rilda Irene Richardson Brown. She married Robert Burns Welch at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Turpin officiating in July of 1947. Jean graduated from Hope High School, Indiana Business College, Huffer’s Cosmetology School and Real Estate Brokers School in Indianapolis. She retired from Cummins Engine Company and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She had been a volunteer with Brownies, 4-H and Girl Scouts. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Jim) Hegg; grand-daughter, Margaret (Michael) Cowden; great grand-daughter, Audra Cowden; brother, Robert (Barbara) Brown; she is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Imogene is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband; and sisters, Edith Walker and Betty Anderson Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society through the funeral home. A private family service will be held at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Wes Jones officiating. Imogene will be laid to rest beside her husband Robert at Garland Brook Cemetery.