Charles R. Wellen, Sr.

December 28, 1918 - September 7, 2017

Charles R. Wellen, Sr., "Charlie", age 98, passed away on September 7, 2017. Charlie was born in Phillipsburg New Jersey on December 28, 1918. He was preceded in death by the love of his life Barbara "Barbie" wife of over 73 years, and his seven siblings. He served with the US Army in Europe during the Second World War. He moved his family from New Jersey to Miami in 1957. In the late 70s, he and Barbara purchased a home in Piney Creek where they spent many happy summers with family and friends. He was a much-loved father, grandfather and friend to all. He is survived by his four sons, Charles Wellen, Jr., Robert Wellen Sr., and wife Susan, Christopher Wellen and wife Paula, and David Wellen and wife Kimberly; 14 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 7, 2017 at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Sparta. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A gathering of family and friends to be held in the church hall following the services. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is proudly serving the Wellen family and if you wish, online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.grandviewfuneralhome.com.