Joshua Alexander

Gideon Welsh

Joshua Alexander Gideon Welsh, age 15, was accidentally hit and killed by a car on Saturday, November 16 ^th in front of his home in Guilford, Indiana. Joshua was born on Easter Vigil, April 10 ^th , 2004, the only and deeply loved child of Jessica Welsh.  Joshua had a happy childhood beginning at Ave Maria College (then in Ypsilanti, MI), where his mother was attending college when he was born.  Doted on by many students, he was especially loved by his godfather, Rev. Nicholas Rottman, his godmother, Mrs. Sarah Kiel, as well as Rev. Joseph Bambenek, another college friend of Jessica's.  After a short time in Minnesota as his mother finished school and began her career as a Montessori instructor, in 2008, they made their permanent home in Indiana where they became members of what would later become All Saints Parish, in the community of which Joshua blossomed and grew.  Joshua was a regular participant in the parish's Catechesis of the Good Shepherd religion classes, in the parish youth group, and especially in the Altar Boyz, a specially trained and close-knit group of high school boys who serve at Mass at All Saints.  He emulated and deeply respected his most recent pastor, Rev. Jonathan Meyer, who established the Altar Boyz.  Joshua was also deeply invested in Taekwondo, in which he was preparing to test for his second degree black belt).  In particular, he found important role models Master George Dwenger and Master John Beckman.  Joshua was also especially interested in computer programs and operation.  He had attended the Youth Digital summer camp and took many of their online courses.  He was also incredibly good at video games, strategy board games, and really any sort of game or puzzle.  Other interests included Wilderness Class—a practical class on outdoor survival; Venture Crew—a high adventure chapter of the Boy Scouts of America; avid reading; Legos; and the Marvel cinematic universe. Many long hours could be passed discussing any number of these and theological topics. Joshua and Will and Luke Yunger were the best of friends. Most of all, Joshua was devoted to his mother.  In many ways, he cared for her as much as she cared for him.  Homeschooled for his entire education, Joshua was more knowledgeable in educational philosophy, cooking, and his Catholic religion than most boys his age.  Joshua also thoroughly enjoyed spending time with family in Michigan, including his great grandmother Doris Welsh, grandparents Jerry and Susan Covert, his aunts Jenna (and Chad Iverson), Lyndi Root, and Emily (and Scott White), and with his 9 cousins: Caleb, Shaelynn, Breanne, Leah, Mya, Kennedy, Vincent, Jonah, and Elijah. Joshua is survived by several great aunts and uncles and many cousins. He was loved dearly by all those that knew him in his family, in his local All Saints community as well as the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Burlington) community where he was also involved.  Joshua was preceded in death by cousin Michael, great grandfathers Don Welsh and Ken Badgley, and Great Grandma June Badgley.

Visitation for Joshua will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 from 10:00am - 12:00pm at All Saints Parish Life Center in St. Leon. Mass will celebrated at 12:30pm at St. Joseph's Campus. To sign the online guest book or offer condolences please visit www.andres-wuestefeldfh.com.