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1922
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2011
Jack Wellbaum Obituary
Jack H. Devoted husband of Linda (nee Iacobucci) Wellbaum for 65 years. Beloved father of Lisa (Stephen) Geber, Ray (Karen) Wellbaum and Laura Kalaitzoglou. Loving grandfather of Stephanie and Lauren Geber, Leah and Emma Wellbaum, Alex and Erik Kalaitzoglou. Passed away Tuesday December 27, 2011. Age 89 years. Friends may call at Miller-Busse & Borgmann Funeral Home, 3464 Central Parkway at Clifton Hills, Clifton, Friday from 11:30 AM until time of funeral service at 12:30 PM. Burial in St. Joseph (New) Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. Sympathy may be expressed to the family by signing the online guest book at
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Lisa Gebet
December 23, 2024
Daddy dearest Hard to believe that you have been gone for 13 years Still missing you every day xoxo Your first born
Hillary Feibel
January 7, 2020
Remembering on the anniversary of his passing. Hillary Feibel, his student
Trudy & Glenn Muegel
January 25, 2012
Dear Linda, Lisa, Ray and Laura,
We were saddened to learn of Jack's passing. He was a beloved Symphony colleague. I'll always remember the way he called me "The Greenville Kid" because we had gone to the same grade school and were started in this music business by the same wonderful band director. And of course you'll remember that thing about our children having the same names. Our love and sympathy go out to all of you. His memory will be immortal in the hearts of his students.
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January 24, 2012
Dear Linda and Family,
I want to offer my condolences to all of you on the passing of Jack.
He was indeed a wonderful gentleman and a fine music teacher and professional musician.
He was my first trombone teacher at St. Lawrence School back in the early fifties and I have very fond memories of him and his extreme patience.
Don Kammer
Miamisburg, Ohio
Krista Hansen Smillie
January 14, 2012
Lisa,Ray and Laura, I just heard about your father's passing and am so sorry for your loss. I've thought of you all often now that my parents reside at Evergreen. I have fond memories of Saturdays spent at your house after Y Band or the times your father took us backstage at the Cincinnati Zoo Opera. You were so lucky to have such a loving dad.
Lisa Geber
January 8, 2012
I love you dearest Daddy. I will miss you forever. You will always be in my heart. I know that you are safe and pain-free now. That is my comfort. Rest in peace. xo Lisa
January 3, 2012
Dear Ray,
May the wonderful memories you have of your dad be of comfort to your mother, you and all of your family.
With deepest sympathies,
Dennis Alves and Paulette Bowes
Martha Bell
January 2, 2012
Linda, Lisa, Ray, and Laura,
Jack was the finest of men, a fact you certainly already know but a fact that cannot be said often enough. I cannot begin to tell you how much his life meant to me. He was truly a great man. His life touched so many other lives in ways far beyond simply passing on his love of music and family. I am so sad at his passing but am comforted knowing that his life meant so much to so many and that his was a good life well lived. My prayers are with all of you as you continue your lives without him. His beauty lives on in everyone whose lives were fortunate emough to be touched by his.
With love and gratitude,
BILL & SUE SOMMER
December 31, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
hillary feibel
December 31, 2011
i wish i could have been at the ceremony, seeing the outpouring of love and emotion that everyone had for him. His influence has touched every part of my life. He was a truly wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
Heather Verbeck Harrison
December 30, 2011
I am blessed to have known and loved Jack Wellbaum. As a teacher he was patient and caring, as a friend he was generous and kind. During today's services, it was really wonderful to be with so many people who also loved him and knew how special he was. I miss him terribly but I am lucky to have had him in my life.
Catherine Valentine
December 30, 2011
Jack was truly a friend to the CSO and surely a friend to me. Thinking of you, Linda, and your family.
Scott Welbaum
December 30, 2011
Jack was the greatest of cousins to me and my dad, Leo. My dad who was 8 years his senior loved Jack like a little brother for they spent so much time together growing up. In fact both my dad and mom loved and respected Jack so much as I did also. Over the years I came to realize Jack was not only a great cousin but a great musician, a great teacher, a great friend,and more importantly, a great humble human being.
Dad, Dotti, and I will miss Jack greatly. When I look back over the years, I wish we were able to have spent more time together; however, I cherish the time we were able to spend including the talks over the phone in the last so many years.
Linda, Lisa, Ray, Laura, and Family: may God bless you, watch over you, comfort you, uplift you, and guide you, now, and always. I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. I know Jack can not be replaced, but always remember the wonderful legacy Jack leaves which is found wherever you look including yourselves. For when I said Jack was a great cousin(relative), musician, teacher, friend, and humble human being, I really meant it. For in those capacities, Jack truly touched and uplifted people profoundly all over the world! He really left the world a better place than he found it. If there was ever a time to stand, applaud, and say,"Bravo, Jack, a life well done, thank you, Jack, you will always be loved and remembered", this is the time!
So much love to you, Linda, Lisa, Ray, Laura, and Family from me, dad, and Dotti! You all and Jack are in our prayers, now, and days to come!
December 30, 2011
Dear Linda and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Jack. He certainly was a wonderful man and I'm just so thankful I was able to visit while he was in Wellspring. I'll be in touch. Love to you all, Ann Westermann Schwankhaus
December 30, 2011
All of us who knew Jack will miss him tremendously. He was a very special man and will always be remembered as a fair and gentle person.
Sari Thoman
Elaine Volker
December 30, 2011
Rest in peace Mr. Wellbaum, you were my first flute teacher at St. Lawrence in the late 50's - 6o's. Thanks for your patience.
Kayetta Fourman
December 30, 2011
Dear Linda and family:
Sorry to hear of Jacks passing. We are in Florida, but will be remembering you and the family.
I am so glad that we were able to get re-aquainted these last few years at the reunion and come to see you at your house with my daughter, Teresa.
We'll have to keep in touch.
Martin Carey-Becker
December 29, 2011
With deepest sympathy and prayers Linda, Lisa, Ray and Laura. What a terrific husband, father, mentor and teacher.
Jonathan Hein
December 29, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jack was a wonderful mentor and friend, always willing to share his experience and lend his advice.
December 29, 2011
Linda, you will be in my prayers in the many days to come. I remember how tender you two were to each other. Betty Shewman
December 29, 2011
I was elated to hear from you a while ago. But to hear of Jacks passing left me so sad. I'm not certain of my health right now, but I'm going to try to see you soon. You have my love and prayers.
John J. Cardarelli, Sr.
December 29, 2011
We're thinking of you, Linda - and sending deepest sympathy to you and your family. Sue & Bill Friedlander
December 29, 2011
Steph, Lisa and Stephen Geber:
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Cherish all of your wonderful memories. Hope to see you in Maryland very soon.
With love, Vicki Krouse
Stephanie Geber
December 29, 2011
I love you, Grandpa.
Jane Green
December 29, 2011
Jack was a wonderful musician, husband, father and friend to us all. I will never forget the time spent at Jack and Linda's house and all the fun we had together back in the day. My heart goes out to their family.
Jennifer Brimson
December 29, 2011
Mr. Wellbaum taught us piccolo at ccm. He always had a big smile and was so helpful to us all. His teachings will not be forgotten. Much love to his family.
Leslie (Wylie) Zieren
December 29, 2011
Jack was my flute and piccolo professor from 1972-1976, my mentor, my psychologist, my biggest supporter, my father figure when I was away from home at the music conservatory, and my friend. Every moment I spent in his presence was supportive and uplifting. Over the years, he and Linda have always welcomed me back to Cincinnati to their home with open arms and gracious hospitality. My heart goes out to Linda, Lisa, Ray, and Laura, and all of the grandchildren. He loves you so very much. I will always remember him with deep love, respect, and gratitude.
Maureen Dittman
December 29, 2011
Jack Wellbaum...what fond memories i have of him. He was a loving and devoted husband, wonderful father, and friend to all. My deepest sympathy to Linda and her wonderful family.
Leslie & Shelley with Jack and Linda
December 29, 2011
Dearest Linda and family,
Your dear husband and father will be missed. Jack made such a difference in our lives at CCM. So glad Leslie and I were able to share wonderful times with Jack and Linda in recent years. I cherish those memories. Forever friends, Shelley Bamberger
Nancy Gallehue
December 29, 2011
I was so fortunate to have Mr. Wellbaum as a flute instructor at Miami University in the 70's.. He was one of those people that you don't forget. My condolences to his family.
Nancy (Westfall) Gallehue
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