Robert "Pizza Man" Welling

Robert "Pizza Man" Welling obituary, Wheeling, WV

Robert "Pizza Man" Welling

Robert Welling Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory - Moundsville on Jan. 28, 2026.
Robert "Pizza Man" E. Welling, 73, of Wheeling, WV formerly of Moundsville; passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 in Wheeling, WV.

He was born April 14, 1952; the son of the late Charles and Mary Frey Welling.

Robert was known as the "Pizza Man" and worked as a delivery driver. He enjoyed hunting and wrestling; was a collector of many things.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Mary Lou Richards and Elizabeth "Beth" Matheny; brother David (Pam) Welling of Wheeling: beloved dogs, Roxanne and Ralphie and beloved cat, Creamsicle.

Survivors include a brother, Chuck (Loretta) Welling of Wheeling: two sisters, Della Jean

Deskins of Moundsville and Vickie (Larry) Arp of Old Fort, TN; several nieces and nephews, including Kayla Cuddihy and Lacey Clymer.

Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 400 Jefferson Ave. Moundsville, WV.

Private interment at Halcyon Hills, Wheeling, WV.

Memorial contributions may be made the the Marshall County Animal Shelter, 37 Animal Shelter Drive, Moundsville, WV 26041.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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