Background
Welch, R. Dewey was born on February 27, 1928 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of Ralfred Michael and M. Roine (Smith) Welch.
Welch, R. Dewey was born on February 27, 1928 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of Ralfred Michael and M. Roine (Smith) Welch.
Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Indiana University, 1952.
With Barger Packaging Corporation, Elkhart, Indiana, 1952, sales manager, 1957-1960, vice president marketing, 1961-1970, executive vice president, 1963-1971, president, 1972-1984, chairman, chief Executive officer, since 1985. Director, member Executive Committee First National BankElkhart (Ameritrust), since 1974. Director, chairman audit committee Riblet Products Corporation, Elkhart, since 1978.
Chairman Elkhart County United Way, 1977, Elkhart Republican Committee, 1984.
National chairman Indiana U. Annual Giving Campaign, 1979, 80. Board directors Indiana U. Foundation, 1986.
Sergeant United States Army, 1946-1948, Pacific Theater of Operations.
National chairman Indiana University Annual Giving Campaign, 1979. Chairman Elkhart County United Way, 1977. National chairman Indiana University Annual Giving Campaign, 1980.
Board directors Indiana University Foundation, 1986. Chairman Elhart Republican Committee, 1984. Member Elkhart Exchange Club (president 1957), Elkhart Better Business Bureau (president 1960), Indiana University National Alumni Association (vice president 1984-1986, president 1986-1987), National Paperbox and Packaging Association (director 1976, 80), Paperboard Packaging Council (member advisory board since 1978), Sigma Nu, Exchange Club, Elcona Country Club (Elkhart).
Married Phyllis Ann Hiatt, October 25, 1952;children— Susan Hiatt, Patrick Charles. Children: Susan Hiatt, Patrick Charles.