Fredric Byron Welch III, succumbed to cancer at the age of 61 in Hollywood, Florida, with his loving wife Donna at his side. Byron was born July 12, 1948 to Patricia and the late Fredric Welch in Evanston, IL. After a childhood in Winnetka, IL, the family moved to Indian Hill, Ohio, where Byron graduated from Indian Hill High School in 1966. Byron attended the University of Cincinnati, was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity (Zeta Psi Chapter) and served as President. During this time, Byron joined the Ohio National Guard. After college, business took him to Florida. Besides his wife Donna Marie Scarcelli, he leaves behind a daughter, Alicia H. Welch, Manhattan, NY, his mother Patricia B. Welch, sister Barbara B. Welch, both of Mariemont, OH, a brother, William "Buck" Welch (Pam) and niece Morgan M. Welch of Wichita, KS. Byron enjoyed life immensely and would like the party to carry on. Services have been held. Memorials are suggested to The American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Rd., Cinti, OH 45206.