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Richard Wellmer Obituary

Wellmer Richard Raymond Wellmer, age 18 of Gahanna, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. Richard was born in Columbus and grew up in Gahanna, son of Raymond and Sherry Wellmer. Richard graduated from Gahanna Lincoln High School, Class of 2013 and had currently been attending Columbus State Community College, Preferred Pathways Scholar Program. Richard worked for Angie's Pizza in Gahanna and Lawn Keepers of Columbus. He was a sports fan, especially the Cleveland Browns, and also enjoyed skateboarding, camping, and playing X-BOX. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Carol McKernan and paternal grandfather, Raymond Wellmer, Sr. He will be greatly missed by his parents, Raymond Wellmer and Sherry Wellmer; brother, Phillip Wellmer, maternal grandfather, Richard (Sol) McKernan; paternal grandmother, Kay Wellmer; and many other extended family members and dear friends. Funeral services will be held at 7 P.M. Friday, October 4, 2013 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd., where family will receive friends from 4 P.M. until time of service. Pastor Tim Swanson officiating. Richard gave the gift of life to many individuals through his unselfish decision of organ and tissue donation. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 30 to Oct. 1, 2013.

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May 16, 2021

i miss you, Richard. we were lucky to have had you here. we love you, in this life and the next

November 4, 2018

To my beautiful boy...you will always be part of my heart and soul. I love you and miss you beyond words.

Ray Wellmer

September 21, 2014

Son, I miss you so much and think about all the wonderful times we had everyday. Your smile and laughter will always bring joy in my life. Someday I hoee to see you again. Love dad.

Cary Bryant

October 15, 2013

Sherry, Ray and Phillip,

Very sorry to hear of your loss. You have our deepest sympathy.

Anita Christie

October 8, 2013

My heart goes out to the family

October 5, 2013

Ray, Phil and Sherry, John and I are very sorry to hear of your loss. Please take care and surround yourselves with the strength and support of people who love you. Our sympathy, Jacci and John Michael Mercurio

Vince DeCarlo

October 5, 2013

Raymond and family, My deepest sympathies to you and yours on your loss. I can only imagine the pain you are going through. Be strong. I hope to see you soon. Love, Uncle Vince

Patricia Brown

October 5, 2013

To the Wellmer Family, we extend our sincere condolences to you all on this terrible loss to your family. We pray that you all will find peace in the gifts that Richard has given to others.
God Bless,
Bob & Patty Brown & Family

Sue and Alvin Armstrong

October 4, 2013

May the comfort from others in this time of sorrow support you and help you to see what a difference Richards's life has made to so many, what a blessing to have had such a much loved child.We are so sorry and will be thinking of you Sherry in the upcoming days.
Sue and Al Armstrong.

Adam Lanthorn

October 4, 2013

Very saddened by this very tragic loss, my family are thinking about you and wish you many fond memories of Richard during this time.

Mary Couture

October 4, 2013

Sherry and family, I extend my deepest sympathy. May your faith and the love and support of your friends and family hold you up.

Natasha Broussard(Belcher)

October 4, 2013

Sherry and family,
I am praying for your strength and comfort during this heartbreaking time. Words may not be of much comfort, but please know that you have friends thinking of and praying for you all!
Keep your head up.......with love,
Natasha Broussard (Belcher)

Sam Derlis and Family

October 4, 2013

There are no words to express the shock and sadness we are feeling for the loss of Richard, who has left us way too soon.

Sam had a friendship with Richard throughout middle school, high school and as they began their next journey at Columbus State. Etched in our memory forever will be Richard's smile as he walked from the stage at graduation, after receiving his diploma, to the cheers of family and friends.
As parents, the loss of a child is truly unimaginable and our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Jim Wagner

October 4, 2013

Sherry -

I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. You and your family have been, and will be, in my thoughts.

Deena Griffith

October 3, 2013

Sherry and Family,
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Werstak Family

October 3, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Richard was a sweet and kind young man. He will be deeply missed. The Werstak Family, Joe, Martha, and Jennifer.

October 3, 2013

Sherry, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Richard graduated with my son Sidney and attended Columbus State with him as well.He was a very enjoyable young man and Sidney's younger siblings always enjoyed talking to him at the house. Words can not express your loss and my deepest sorrow goes out to you.
Tiffani Cargle

October 3, 2013

Sherry,

I just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, Words cannot express my deep sadness and sympathy felt for you and your family.

MAY GOD BLESS

Jill Blum

Susan Cooper

October 3, 2013

Sherry,
I know there are no words to help make this difficult time better for you. Just know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless!

Miyoshee Martin

October 3, 2013

To the family of Richard, I'm so sorry for your loss. My son graduated with Richard and said what a wonderful person he was. In Gods arms he lay and may your family have comfort in knowing that.

Janis Jenkins

October 3, 2013

Sherry,
I am pained to hear this news about the loss of your son Richard. May God comfort you and give you peace that transends our understanding.

October 3, 2013

Dear Ray, I'm very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. I feel like I'm still seeing the little kid playing soccer on my next door backyard...
A.G.

Helen Garcia

October 2, 2013

Sherry, I'm so sorry for the loss of your son! I'll have you and your family in my prayers. Hugs, Helen Garcia ([email protected]).

Marla Duncan

October 2, 2013

Sherry, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that our Lord give you peace, comfort and rest always.

Willa Ebersole

October 2, 2013

Sherry: I have seen you at GLHS events over the years but remember you best from morning drop off at Shepard Christian with my daughter Brooke. You and your boys were always always so friendly. I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family.

Dave and Jessie Hart

October 2, 2013

Dear Sherry,
We are heartbroken for you and for your family. Richard was such a nice young man. We hope happy memories can bring some comfort in this very difficult time.

Dave and Jessie Hart

Mindy Tisone

October 2, 2013

Sherry, sincere condolences to you and your family. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Todd, Annette, Zach and John Jenkins

October 2, 2013

Sherry,

Our sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of Richard. You have been in our family's thoughts and prayers since we heard of your tragic loss. Words cannot express our deep sadness and sympathy felt for you and your family. If there is anything we can do, PLEASE let us know. You and your family will be in our continuous prayers. God bless!!

Colleen Pintar

October 2, 2013

Sherry, My heartfelt sympanthy is with you and your family during this difficult time. Know that Richard is at peace and you will see him again. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lori Blankenship

October 2, 2013

Sherry and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Ann Ward

October 1, 2013

Dear Wellmer Family: I and the other parents in Compassionate Friends send you our heartfelt condolences, we know that you are heartbroken and you are trying to endure the unendurable. Compassionate Friends is a grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. If and when you are ready, please call us at(614)882-8986; we will welcome you with open arms and love into this wonderful group of parents who share your grief.
~
Mary Ann Ward

Lindsay McIlwain

October 1, 2013

Wellmer family,
I am extremely sorry for your loss and keeping you close in my prayers. Richard was truly one of a kind and I cannot believe that he is no longer with us. He always put a smile on my face, and he truly brought out the best in others. I will always remember walking home from school together and the excitement we shared when the browns won or when he was talking about his cats that he loved so much. His goofy and loving personality will never be forgotten. We love you Richard, rest easy.

The Hritzo Family

October 1, 2013

To My Cousin Ray and Phil,
There are no words to express how sorry I am for your loss. I can only pray for peace for you. "Keep on keepin on like a bird that flew"...Love, Shelli

October 1, 2013

I do not know you or your family but when I came across this obituary, I felt the need to write to you. I feel very saddened by your loss. Looking at him, he had the face of an Angel. He will find his place in Heaven to watch over you. May your memories bring you comfort,

Sherry Wellmer

October 1, 2013

To my beautiful special son that has left my heart full of unbearable sadness but special memories I will forever cherish in the deepest part of my soul. I was blessed to have had a chance to have brought you into this world, to have such a beautiful soul as a son. I wish God would not have taken you so soon, but I know there will be joy when we are together again. Bless you my baby boy and rest peacefully.

Uncle Robin Wilson

October 1, 2013

Richard Was Love very much and I will miss him. He was warm hearted and kind Nephew.

Colleen & Bob Turner

October 1, 2013

Sherry,
Our hearts and prays go out to you and your family. May the Lord be your light during this most difficult time - guiding and comforting you.

Sharon McDonald

October 1, 2013

Sherry, I am so sorry for your loss. Richard will be remembered fondly. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Linda Linard

October 1, 2013

Sherry,
My prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Linda and Ron Linard

Kathy Rausch

October 1, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of the death of your son. My prayers are with you and your family.

I awake each morning to start a new day
But the pain of loosing you will never go away.
I go about the things I have to do,
And as the hours pass I think of you.
I want to call you and just hear your voice,
Then I remember that I have no choice.
For you are not there and now my heart cries
Just to see you again to tell you goodbye.
To say Son I love you and I always will
And hope that much of you, in me you've instilled.
The day that you left I just didn't know
That you were going where I couldn't go.
And now all my memories of you are so dear
But gosh, how I miss you and wish you were here.
Who now can hear me when I need to cry?
It so hard to tell you Son goodbye."
Someday I know all will be well
And I'll see you again with stories to tell.

Jack Collins

October 1, 2013

I am so very very sorry about your loss. Words cannot convey how much I wish you healing and peace. Please know that all of my family and I are praying for you and your family. Jack Collins and Family.

October 1, 2013

Raymond and Sherry, We are deeply sorry for your loss and have you in our prayers.
Samir & Siddhi Patel

Kreston and Teresa Harris

October 1, 2013

Sherry,

You have been on my mind and in my prayers since I heard of the tragic loss of your son. My heart breaks for you. Words cannot express the deep sadness that is felt for you, but know that there is a whole team here supporting you. May God wrap his arms around you during this difficult and unimaginable time. Continued prayers.

Eric & Stephanie Forson

October 1, 2013

Our deepest sympathies. May Richard rest in peace and the memories of him never fade.

October 1, 2013

Sherry, may my prayers for you and your family during this time of sorrow provide comfort.

October 1, 2013

To The Wellmer Family, God Bless you all and our eternal prayers are with you. Kenny and Sherri Young

Duanna Jorgensen

October 1, 2013

Sherry, There are no words to express the feelings that are going thru me right now as a mother. All that can be said is that I am so sorry for your loss. Take care. Du

David Crombie

October 1, 2013

My deepest sympathies on the passing of your son.

David Crombie / DLA L&M

John Tucker

October 1, 2013

Sherry, On behalf of June and I; our thoughts and everlasting prayers are with you and your family at this time.

October 1, 2013

Sherry:
I am so sorry for the loss of your son. Our thoughts are with you.
Dwayne and Mindy Messerly

Tammy Sabo

October 1, 2013

Sherry
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dale Loney

October 1, 2013

Sherry,
this is just stunning and so heartbreaking. I can only offer you my prayers and condolences at this very difficult time.

Bobby McDonald

October 1, 2013

Sherry and Phil,

I'm very sad to hear about Richard. We were best friends in elementary school at Shepherd, and though we lost touch, he still has a special place in my heart. I offer my condolences in your time of sorrow. My prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow, and may Richard rest peacefully.

Bobby McDonald

Robin Rogers

October 1, 2013

My sincere condolences Sherry to you and your family....in my thoughts and prayers....

Chelsea and Nancy Nighland

October 1, 2013

So very sorry for the loss of Richard. My family and I send our deepest thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

October 1, 2013

Sherry,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Words are never enough to express our sympathy. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers during your time of grief.

Erin Schramm

Vikki Hawthorne

October 1, 2013

Sherry,

My prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kathi & Michael Morouse

October 1, 2013

Sherry and Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers, we are very sorry for you loss.

Clevan Wilson

October 1, 2013

Sherry, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, with the deepest condolences!

Candy Bone

October 1, 2013

Sherry, Your family is in my thoughts.

October 1, 2013

Sherry, words cannot express my sorrow for you and your family. You are in my prayers. Deepest condolences.
Patricia Hampton

Marchelle Jackson

October 1, 2013

Sherry, words cannot express the sadness that I feel. On behalf of the Jackson family, please accept our condolences and deepest sympathy. - Marchelle

Donna Clark

October 1, 2013

Sherry, there are just no words to express how terribly sorry I am for your loss. My deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.

Megan Rodino

October 1, 2013

Sherry and family, my heart goes out to you during this difficult time. I pray that God provides you with comfort and equips you with enough faith and support to give you hope during the tough days ahead.

Della Dovenbarger

October 1, 2013

Sherry,
I'm sorry for your lose.

Pam Baker

October 1, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 1, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sondra Ward / DSCC

Kristina (Baker) Anderson

October 1, 2013

Sherry & Phil- I am so sorry for your loss. My thought & prayers are with you and your family.

Sherrie Culbertson

October 1, 2013

Sherry -
My heart aches for you and your family. You and your sons are in my prayers. With deepest sympathy.

Susan Freund

October 1, 2013

Sherry,

My deepest sympathies.

Elona Coyer

October 1, 2013

Sherry,
So very sorry for your loss. My sincere sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time.
Elona Coyer

Josh Egler and Family

October 1, 2013

We will carry with us fond memories of Richard and Josh skateboarding and playing video games together for hours on end.

We are so sad that he has left us much too soon. Our prayers are with your entire family.

Eugene Mitchell

October 1, 2013

Sherry,

My prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.

Eugene Mitchell

Faith Chavez

October 1, 2013

Sherry and Family, so sorry for your lose. You have my deepest sympothy.
Faith Chavez

John Mercurio

October 1, 2013

Sherry, Ray, Phil & Family-
Please accept our deepest condolences and sympathy. May Richard rest in peace and may you be comforted by the Holy Spirit in this difficult time.
The Mercurio Family

Janice Zimmer

October 1, 2013

Sherry and family, Your loss takes my very breath. I don't think there are any words that can ease your pain at this tremendous loss. I can only express to you my sincere sympathy and sorrow.

October 1, 2013

Hans and Ilse send their love and deepest condolences

October 1, 2013

Raymond and family, our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mars and Mari

Julie Searcy

October 1, 2013

Sherry - Our most sincere sympathy to you and your family. Our prayers are with you.
Julie and Steve Searcy

Susan McKee

October 1, 2013

Sherry, There are no words to express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Holli Brakeman

September 30, 2013

Uncle Scott and I will never forget the joy and fun times we had swimming, building Legos and you going out of your way to be an amazing cousin to Hannah and Brian whenever we were together. We will all miss you so much. Here's wishing you everlasting peace.

Aunt Holli

September 30, 2013

Sherry and family we are so incredibly sorry for your loss. I was with Graeme this weekend in Dallas when Al called him with the sad news. Graeme was so sad and said that Richard was one of the nicest, coolest and funniest guy that he has ever known. Richard, Al, Graeme, Evan and the gang from middle school south formed a bond in middle school, while skateboarding, snowboarding and hanging out together.

Graeme and Richard's friends are so sad that such a good guy's life ended so suddenly and so short.

Thinking of you and our prayers are with you and your family.

Graeme Gill and family.

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