Welch, Thomas A. age 77 of Edina, passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2015. Survived by daughters, Teresa (Roman) Blahoski, Sandra Welch; son-in-law, John Wagner; grandchildren, Thomas, Kathryn, Molly, Emily, Benjamin, Nicholas, Kristopher, Kassandra and Amber; brother, Jack Welch; special friend and companion, Linda Balko. Preceded in death by daughter, Kathryn Wagner; parents, John and Violet (Schmidt) Welch. Mass of Christian Burial 1 PM Friday, May 8 with visitation beginning at 12 noon at the Basilica of St. Mary, Hennepin Ave @ 17th St, Mpls. Memorials preferred to the Basilica of St. Mary. Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996