Peck, Michigan – The tight-knit village of Peck, Michigan, is reeling from the sudden and heartbreaking loss of James Welch, a deeply respected athletic director, coach, and mentor at Peck Community Schools. School officials confirmed that Welch passed away unexpectedly this week due to an unforeseen medical circumstance. In a public statement, the district described Welch as “a father figure for many students,” announcing that classes would be canceled on Thursday, November 7, to give the school community time to grieve. “Our school and entire community is suffering an incredible loss today,” the statement read. “Please keep his wife, Shane,…