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Paul Wellman
December 1, 1929 - April 20, 2018
Paul Wellman, age 88, passed away from sudden illness Friday, April 20, 2018 at Mercy Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa surrounded by his family.
Born December 1, 1929 in Neola, Iowa, he was the son of Ben and Mary (Winneke) Wellman. He retired from the Santa Fe Railroad company after 42 years and was a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church. Paul lived in Bakersfield, CA from 1958-1994 while working on the Union Pacific, Northwestern and Santa Fe railroads as a brakeman and a conductor. Following retirement, he and Mary Ellen moved to the Midwest to be closer to his sons, grandchildren and other family.
He will be remembered as a loving husband for 52 years to Mary Ellen, devoted father to Paul (Bonnie) Wellman, Stan (Janenne) Wellman, Richard (Catherine) Wellman and Chuck (Lori) Wellman, a caring grandfather of eight grandchildren and great grandfather of four. He will be remembered by special friend, Doris Jaworski.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen, his parents, sister, one grandchild and one great grandchild.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 beginning with a 6 p.m. vigil service at Iles Dunn's Chapel, 2121 Grand Avenue. Des Moines. The funeral mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 25 at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, 1230 Merle Hay Road. Interment will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Neola, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Theresa's Catholic Church. Online condolences are welcome at IlesCares.com.
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Scott and Susan Coombs
April 26, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with Chuck, Lori and extended family.
Bill Parks
April 24, 2018
Many years on the same caboose with Paul really made coming to work a pleasure, no matter what time of day or night it was. Thank you for being there on so many occasions . Mike and I always enjoyed our "prayer meetings" when we finally got to the other end of the road. Rest in Peace my old friend. I know you will.
Bill Parks
Doreen Brown
April 23, 2018
Heartfelt prayers to all.
Dennis and Doreen Brown
Mary Ellen OBrien
April 23, 2018
We remember all the visits Uncle Paul made to Arizona and how much we enjoyed his stories and pies. We will miss him dearly. Love, Mary Ellen, John, and Carmen (Carm)
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