Aloysius B. Wellen

Aloysius Bernard Wellen, age 87, of Highland, IL., died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL. He was born May 1, 1920, in Saint Rose, IL., the son of John and Rose (Fehlker) Wellen. He married Bernice Ann Wellen, nee Walter, on June 2, 1943 at the St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland who survives. Mr. Wellen was born west of St. Rose; southeast of Highland. Moved North of Highland at age 7; attended Immaculate Conception School at Pierron; worked at Rikli Bakery at age 15; Wick Organ until WWII; served with 5 Armored division of U.S. Army. Started Wellen Washer Repair which became Wellen Maytag Sales and Service for 30 years. Sold business to son in 1975. Also operated Maytag Self Service Laundry in Edwardsville on Troy Rd. and N. Main, and in Highland on 6th Street until 1985 and then retired. Traveled with a motorhome for 10 years during the winter months to Texas, Arizona, and Florida. He was an avid fisherman; tinker in his shop (building bird houses, etc.) and playing cards. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. He was also a member of Member of American Legion Post 439 (Past Commander); Former Rotary Club Member; Holy Name Society. Survivors include Wife-Bernice Ann Wellen, nee Walter of Highland, Ill., Son-Kenneth A. (Betty) Wellen of Mesa, Ariz., Son-Dale P. (Shirley) Wellen of Highland, Ill., Son-Gary P. (Lisa) Wellen of Glen Ellen, Calif., Son-Robert J. (Katherine) Wellen of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Daughter-Connie J. Wellen of San Francisco, Calif., Grandchild-Darrell J. Wellen of Frisco, Texas, Grandchild-Keith J. (Kim) Wellen of Aliso Viejo, Calif., Grandchild-Matthew P. Wellen of Glen Ellen, Calif., Step Grandchild-Tyler Berg of Glen Ellen, Calif., Step Grandchild-Steven Berg of San Francisco, Calif., Gr Grandchild-Carley Ann Wellen of Aliso Viejo, Calif., Gr Grandchild-Braden J. Wellen of Aliso Viejo, Calif., Brother-George (Bernice) Wellen of Highland, Ill., Brother-John (Alice) Wellen of Highland, Ill., Sister-Bernice Richter of Aviston, Ill., Sister-Delores (Paul) Talleur of Highland, Ill., Sister-Rosemary Meyer of Highland, Ill., Sister-Bernadette (Jerry) Sparlin of Highland, Ill., Brother In-law-Emmett (Norma) Carroll of Keyesport, Ill. He was preceeded in death by Father-John Henry Wellen, Mother-Rose Theresa Wellen, nee Fehlker, Sister-Theresa Carroll, Brother In-law-Virgil Richter, Brother In-law-Norman Meyer

Aloysius B. Wellen

May 1, 1920 - April 30, 2008