Marshall, IL Robert W. Welsh, age 83, of Albuquerque, NM passed away at 4:15 PM Thursday December 27, 2012 in the VA Medical Center in Albuquerque. He was born on April 14, 1929 in Marshall, IL to Walter and Jessie (Dunlap) Welsh. He was a retired laudrymat owner. Mr. Welsh is survived by two sons Phillip Welsh of Albuquerque, NM and Robin (Debbie) Welsh of Red Hook, New York. Six Grandchildren. One sister Helen Tingley of Marshall, IL and one brother Ray (Beverly) Welsh of Marshall, IL. and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife Carol (Summerlot) Welsh, two brothers Joe Welsh and Hubert Welsh and one sister Frances Milne. He was a Navy Veteran of Korea. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 PM CT at the Pearce Funeral Home in Marshall, IL. Cremation will follow the services. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until service time Saturday at the Funeral Home.