Patricia Diane Welch, 73, of Alliance, NE, passed away on May 18, 2020 at Gering, NE. She was born on March 17, 1947 at Lexington, NE to Clair and Helen (Callan) Arent.

She grew up in Stockville, NE and Moorefield, NE and graduated from Farnam High School in 1965. Patricia was united in marriage to Donald R. Welch on April 19, 1969 in Curtis, NE. To this union, five children were born. The couple lived in Moorefield and then moved to Gothenburg. In 1979, they moved to Alliance where they made their home.

Patricia enjoyed puzzles and was and an avid math problem solver. Her first love was her husband, Donald. She also loved her dogs and especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include five children, Robert (Lynne) Welch, Steven (Pamela) Welch, Randall (Angela) Welch, Jordan (Amanda) Welch, and Jana (Geoffrey) Chase; 10 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.

Patricia is preceded in death by her husband, Donald; parents, Clair and Helen Arent; and her in-laws, Robert and Mildred Welch.

Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date and online condolences can be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with The Reverend Vidya Sagar officiating. A book signing with a viewing will be from 12-7 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2020, with family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. A Rosary is scheduled at 7 p.m. following visitation. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

Carpenter Memorial Chapel