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Robert Charles Wellever

Robert Charles Wellever

Male 1925 - 2010  (85 years)

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  • Name Robert Charles Wellever 
    Born 14 Apr 1925  Battle Creek, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 3 Jun 2010  Holland, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I06536  Family Tree
    Last Modified 30 Sep 2016 

    Father Harold Charles Wellever,   b. 14 Feb 1895, Pennfield Township, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Jan 1983, Battle Creek, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Mother Crystal Almira Pennock,   b. 29 Jan 1896, Delton Township, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Nov 1973, Marshall, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Married 16 Aug 1920  Battle Creek, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F1685  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Barbara Lorraine Brattain,   b. 27 Jul 1924, Jackson, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Mar 2011, Allegan, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years) 
    Married 24 Feb 1945  Battle Creek, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
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    Last Modified 30 Sep 2016 
    Family ID F2313  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 14 Apr 1925 - Battle Creek, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 24 Feb 1945 - Battle Creek, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 3 Jun 2010 - Holland, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
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    Robert Wellever
    Robert Wellever

    Census
    1930 US Census
    1930 US Census
    Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan
    1940 US Census
    1940 US Census
    Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan

  • Notes 
    • Passed away June 3rd in Holland. Born April 14th, 1925, in Battle Creek to Herold and Crystal Wellever, he was the eldest of three siblings with sisters, Ruth and Reed Nelson of Battle Creek, and Jean Blanck of Reed City. Bob graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1943, and immediately joined the Army Air Corps where he became a pilot of P-51 Mustang fighter planes. He was married to his wife of 65 years, Barbara (Brattain), February 23rd, 1945 while still in the service. Upon discharge from the Air Corp as a First Lieutenant, Bob attended Western Michigan College of Education (WMU) where he earned a Bachelors of Science degree in February, of 1950. He graduated on Sunday and started work Monday at Fenton High School, where he taught Physics and Chemistry for 35 .5 years. He received his Masters of Physics and Chemistry from the University of Detroit and many honors and awards during his career. During summer breaks, Bob ran a painting business, maintaining homes businesses and schools around Fenton. He was particularly known for painting the adjacent steeples of the Episcopal and Presbyterian Churches, often while the pastor prayed below.
      Bob enjoyed outdoor pursuits, camping, fishing, canoeing and hiking along with photography and chess. An avid skier into his mid-seventies, he made many trips to Colorado, Canada and northern Michigan. After retiring in 1985, Bob and Barb traveled to Ecuador to visit the family of their 1967 exchange student son, Max Samaniego. They also traveled through Europe and visited their 1978 exchange student son Nick Hayoz, in Switzerland. They moved to Allegan in the fall of 1985 and built a home near their son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Kathi. They became active in Christ Community Church and Bob volunteered many hours, building the new church. His love of trout fishing led him to become involved with the Kalamazoo Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited. He participated in many outings and projects, and donated guided trips to his favorite stream, the Yellowdog. Along with his diverse knowledge, he was known for his subtle humor and quick wit. Bob is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Carolyn and Thomas Kelley of Fenton; sons, Bill and Susan Wellever of CA and Jim and Kathryn Wellever of Allegan; grandsons, Thomas, Timothy and Troy Kelley, Patrick, Jacob and Emery Wellever; great grandsons, Tyler and Tanner Kelley; also his 2 sisters, and numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Graveside services will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Monday, June 14th, at 10:00 AM. Those wishing to attend should arrive at Gorden's Funeral Home, Allegan, by 8:45 AM or at the cemetery cortege area at 9:45 AM. Memorial services will be held at Christ Community Church, Allegan, at 1:00 PM, with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to, Christ Community Church, 3370 113th Avenue, Allegan, MI 49010, Kalamazoo Valley Trout Unlimited or Disborough Scholarship Fund, 2595 5th Street, Shelbyville, MI 49344. Arrangements by the GORDEN FUNERAL RESIDENCE Allegan Chapel