George Robert Welling's Obituary
George Robert Welling, age 94, of Paradise, KS passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Allen Co. Regional Hospital. George was born on July 5, 1926 in Hays, KS the son of Stanley and Sara (Lacy) Welling.
After high school, George served in the U.S. Army. He wrote articles for the newspapers, worked on drilling rigs, and did artwork on stone. George was a perfectionist, and if it couldn’t be done right, he wouldn’t do it. George loved to visit with friends and most importantly, be with his family.
On January 5, 1982, George married Nancy J. White. George and Nancy have been married for 38 years and she survives at their home.
Survivors include including his wife Nancy are:
Children:
Lynn Welling
Robert George Welling
Joseph V. Rodriguez
Valerie Petoskey
Stephanie Roberson
Christopher Rodriguez
Lea Semrad
Lisa Jones
Siblings:
Lew Welling
Patricia Albright
Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
George was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Phyllis, one son Bradley Welling and 7 siblings.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 11:30 AM at Memorial Park Cemetery in Chanute, KS Memorials have been suggested to the Hays Humane Society and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com Services entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720
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