W. Neil Wellman

Neil Wellman, age 83 of Hastings died peacefully at home December 9, 2010. He was born on March 6, 1927 in Hillsdale, MI to Clifton and Eunice (Roberts) Wellman. He attended Hastings Public Schools.\r
On January 1, 1946, Neil married Lorene Moore in Battle Creek while he was serving in the military from June 1945 to November 1946.\r
He worked for the Michigan State Highway Department from 1951 until his retirement in 1982. After retiring, his hobby was wood working in his home shop for 20 years. \r
Neil and Lorene had two daughters, Sandra (Larry) Gidley and Marla (David) Smith. Granddaughters, Lisa (Bryan) Travis, Christa Pierce, Beth (Bill) Moss, Stacey Pierce, Jennie (Jim) Stafford and Gina Lorene Pierce. Great-grandsons, Andrew Bolton, Quinton Stafford, Ben and Levi Moss, and Sam Fenstemaker. Great-granddaughters, Amelia and Meg Travis, Emily and Tessa Fenstemaker, Special cousins, Jack Echtinaw (deceased) and Joyce Towne and families. Good friends, Ken Shawman (deceased), June Wiley, Nolan (deceased) and Donna Gutchess. \r
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, Pennock Hospice or a charity of ones choice.\r
The memorial service will be held Monday, December 13, 2010 at 11:00 am at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie and Pastor Todd Clark, officiating.\r
Family and Friends will gather for a visitation from 10:00am until service time, 11:00am. \r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. \r
Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. (www.girrbachfuneralhome.net).\r