March 28, 1932
Aug. 22, 2014
DELPHOS — Francis “Frank” J. Wellmann, 82, of Delphos passed away peacefully Friday evening at Vancrest Healthcare Center.
HIS FAMILY … He was born March 28, 1932, in Delphos to John J. and Irene A. (Ricker) Wellmann.
He is survived by a sister, Joan (James) Weger of Delphos; a brother, John F. (Patricia) Wellmann of Delphos; five nephews; and three nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Elmer “Andy” (Phyllis) Wellmann; and a sister, Sister Mary Johnene, SND.
HIS LEGACY … He retired as president and owner of Hofeller Hiatt and Clark in Lima. He attended St. John’s High School and graduated in 1950. He served in the Naval Reserves and then served two years active duty on the U.S.S. McCaffery destroyer escort. He graduated with a B.S. in math and business education at Ohio Northern University. He was a member of the former Delphos Jaycees, receiving the Distinguished Service Award, and was also The Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce president. He was a member of the St. John’s Finance Committee and the St. John’s School Board, where he served as president for six years. He served on the State AAA Board for 35 years. He moved to Lima in 1976. He served two terms as president of the Greater Lima Downtown Chamber. He then served on the YMCA, Red Cross and CURLAC Boards. He chaired the Streetscape Committee, which was a national award winner. He was on the Civic Center Board and served five years as president and also the treasurer. He produced eight musicals for the Civic Center. He chaired the Building Committee during construction with Cinci V.P. and Marilyn Collmer. He designed and chaired expansion of The Multi-Purpose room. He was a member of Lima Kiwanis where he served as president for 35 years and served as president of the Endowment Fund.
HIS FAREWELL SERVICES … Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Delphos, with Fathers Ron Schock and Johnson, officiating. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, with military honors accorded by the Delphos Veterans Council.
Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Friday at Strayer Funeral Home, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Delphos St. John’s Parish Foundation.
Online condolences may be shared at www.strayerfuneralhome.com.