Nicholas P. Wellman

Family-Placed Obituary

NICHOLAS P. WELLMAN July 26, 1933 - May 17, 2009 Nicholas P. Wellman, 75, went to be with the Lord peacefully on May 17, 2009. Mr. Wellman graduated from Stanton Military Academy in 1951 and attended Georgia Tech where he played football. He graduated from Case Institute of Technology in Cleveland, Ohio, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. He was a member of the Case wrestling team and was the Eminent Archon of the SAE fraternity. Mr. Wellman earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Akron Law School in 1966. That same year he was admitted to the Ohio Bar, and formed the Wellman & Wellman Law Firm in Youngstown, Ohio, where he practiced as a trial attorney with his brother Thomas. In the early 1970's he relocated his family to Lake Worth, Florida. While waiting to sit for the Florida Bar, he served as City Engineer for Riviera Beach and later for Juno Beach. Mr. Wellman was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1974 and worked as City Attorney for Riviera Beach and for Juno Beach. After his governmental service, he operated his own law practice, focusing primarily on real estate law. Mr. Wellman was also a real estate investor and owned and operated a convenience store business with his sons. His wife Joan worked tirelessly as his partner and #1 fan through the date of his retirement. Mr. Wellman dearly loved God and his Country and was an honorary member of the 82nd Airborne. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Joan Wellman; son, Peter Wellman and wife, Cheri and their daughters, Lindsey and Laurel; son, Nathan Wellman and wife, Evelina and their children, Annalise and Nathan II; son, Nicholas Wellman II and wife, Lynne and their sons, Nick and Cameron. Funeral Services will be held 6:00 PM Thursday, May 21, 2009 at TILLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, the Rev. Dale Locke presiding.The family will receive guests after 5:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Tod Cemetery, Youngstown, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community of Hope Church (561-793-8484), or to Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (561-965-4311). Tillman Funeral Home West Palm Beach Family owned and operated www.tillmanfuneralhome.com To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries