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Donald Wellman Obituary

Donald W. Wellman

Donald William Wellman, 88, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, at home with his family by his bedside. Don was born to William E. and Corinne (Streng) Wellman April 10, 1937, in Tiffin. He married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Montz August 31, 1957, and shared 67 years of creating wonderful memories with their daughters.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn of Tiffin; daughters, Terri Hampshire of Tiffin, Denise (Paul) Heilman of Findlay, and Annette (Stephen) Comer of Big Rapids, Michigan; eight grandchildren, Nicholas (Angie) Feindel and David Feindel of Tiffin, Emily (Sterling) Helms of Findlay, Drew Heilman of Albany, Georgia; Bryce Comer of New Iberia, Louisiana, Logan Comer of Seguin, Texas, Adam (Melissa) Comer of Hudsonville, Michigan and Garrett Comer of Gainesville, Florida; four great-grandchildren, Kallie Comer, Madison Feindel, Declan and Adalynn Comer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Corinne Wellman; daughter, Dawne; and son-in-law, Tom P. Hampshire.

Don graduated from Tiffin Columbian High School in 1955 and attended Ohio State University until 1957 before he started working at National Machinery. He retired from National Machinery after working there 43 plus years in the Engineering Development Department. Don was a member of National Machinery Quarter Century Club and a lifelong member of St. John's United Church of Christ.

Don enjoyed traveling with Carolyn and the girls. He traveled as far south as Key West, Florida, and as far north as Barrow, Alaska, as far west as Tucson, Arizona, and as far east as Prince Edward Island, Canada. He managed to visit 46 of the 50 states. His most treasured trip was the 6-week trip to Alaska in 1974, which he had planned (without the help of the internet). He also traveled for National Machinery all over the eastern half of the United States, Canada, Europe, and South America.

The family would like to express special thanks to Michelle, Shanna, and Kristi, along with all of Don's wonderful caregivers at Bridge Hospice.

Engle-Shook Funeral Home and Crematory in Tiffin is assisting family with arrangements. Don's wishes were that there be no visitation or memorial service.

Memorials can be made in Don's memory to Bridge Home and Health Hospice of Findlay.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.

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

Published by The Advertiser-Tribune on Apr. 15, 2025.

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Donna Magers

April 15, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs to you.

James and Kathy bosse

April 14, 2025

Our deepest sympathies on the passing of don.what a sweet man- can´t hear the word Timbits without thinking of him-to carol and family let us know if you need anything- sincerely James and Kathy bosse

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