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William Wellington Obituary
William "Sam" Wellington, 77, of Williamsburg, Iowa, formerly of New London, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at Compass Memorial Healthcare in Marengo, Iowa.
He was born Jan. 5, 1948, in Burlington, to Billy Gene and Linnea Marie Walker Wellington. Sam married Cathy Lovelock Wellington in Mount Pleasant on Sept. 15, 1973.
Sam graduated from New London High School in 1966, then Parsons College in Fairfield in 1970. He was an engineer for Motorola in Mount Pleasant for 24 years, retiring in 2005, and a special education associate for five years at Clark Elementary in New London.
He was a member of the New London United Methodist Church and served on the city council. His hobbies included fishing, antiquing, golfing, gun collecting, and yard sales, and he especially loved spending time with his family when they were all together.
Sam is survived by his wife, Cathy; and two sons, Skye (Tiffany) Wellington and Jesse (Stephanie) Wellington, both of Williamsburg; and three grandchildren whom he adored, Hayden, Esther, and Oliver.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will begin at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at Elliott Chapel in New London, with the family greeting friends from 4-7 p.m.
According to his wishes, his body was cremated, and a private family burial will be held in Burge Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for The Salvation Army.
Elliott Chapel in New London is assisting the family, and online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
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