Welch Jr., Lynn L. "Leroy" of St. Louis, Missouri, on Monday, March 5, 2018. Leroy was a beloved husband to JoAnne (nee Kimberlin) for 47 years before her passing in 2007. A dear dad to Dave (Julie) Welch and Beth (Rick) Schleipman, and cherished grandpa to Jen (James) Sanwald, Matthew (Ashley) Friend, Josh (Kristin) Welch, Ashley (Shaun) Fimbel and Megan Friend – and an adoring great-grandfather to Chloe Friend, Chelsy Friend, Cadynce Friend, Paige Fimbel, Nellie Sanwald, Kaylee Welch, and Addalynn Friend. He was fondly referred to as "Brother" by Carol (Gary) Selby, and the late Donna (Harry) Norris, and preceded in death by his parents, Lynn Leroy Welch, Sr. and Jean (nee Williams). He was also a loving uncle and great uncle. For 35+ years, Leroy worked for True Manufacturing, where he also built enduring friendships. He was a life-long St. Louis Blues Hockey fan, holding season tickets for nearly 30 years. In addition, over the years he enjoyed spending time near the lake, woodworking and other home projects. Leroy spent the last several years living in Tucson, Arizona. There he made many friends, and enjoyed the desert sunshine, bingo, bowling and playing cards. The family is extremely grateful for the loving help and support from family members Marian and Charlie Shepard, Kathy and Mark Metzger, and his very dear friend Nancy Jebson. Visitation Thurs. March 8, 4-8 pm with service 7:30 pm at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home Maplewood, 7456 Manchester. Procession from Jay B. Smith to Oak Grove Cemetery at 10 am Fri., March 9. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.