Harold G. "Boomer" Welch, 86, longtime resident of Clarksfield and New London passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the Willows at Willard. He was born August 17, 1931 in Clarksfield, son of the late Dudley and Fannie (nee Case) Welch. Harold served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean War. He was a member of the New London American Legion, Eagles and VFW. Harold instilled in his family the value of being a hard worker. He was a heavy equipment operator, farmer and talented mechanic. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Joanne (nee Farmer); brother, James Welch; children, Donna Welch, Denise Welch, Douglas (Rosanne) Welch, Dorinda Sue Welch and Chris Welch; grandchildren, Cory Mullins, Faith Welch, Kylee Welch, Briana Welch, Joseph Welch and Raymond J. Delphia III and great-grandsons, Bentley Mullins, Greyson Mullins and Kiaden Delphia. A private service was held at the Clarksfield Methodist Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions can be given to the New London American Legion Post 292, 185 North Main Street, New London, Ohio 44851