WELCH RUSSELL L

2LT Russell L. Welch was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 04/19/2019 at the age of 75.3
Denton, TX
Flight Class 67-16
Date of Birth 01/05/1944
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 187 AHC in 67-68
Call signs in Vietnam BLACKHAWK, RAT PACK 6
This information was provided by Al Major - obit

More detail on this person: Russell was born in College Station, Texas. He graduated from A&M Consolidated High School then attended Texas Tech University. He obtained the rank of Captain in the US Army and served as a pilot in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968 in the 187th Assault Helicopter Company. Russell graduated from Texas Tech Law School in 1973. A local attorney in Denton, Russell was also on the faculty in the Business Department at UNT. He was active in the Denton art and music scene for many years. Russell was a progressive, honorable, generous, ethical and courageous man. He positively impacted many lives and was loved by many. Survivors include his wife, Isabel; his sons, Mandon and Virgil Welch; step sons, Charles and Andrew Wahlert; and grandchildren, Henry, Louise and Vella Rose Welch. Russell had a lasting impact on his many friends and family and will be deeply missed. Family and friends gathered to share and spend time with him on Thursday, April 18, in Denton. Respecting his wishes, his body will be donated to science to further research. Donations in his name may be made to CASA of Denton County in lieu of flowers

This information was last updated 04/24/2019

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Date posted on this site: 04/13/2025