John D. Wellman 61 of Bucyrus passed away Sunday June 20 2010 surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with Cancer. John was born February 21, 1949 in Portsmouth Ohio to Betty (Stamper) Wellman of West Portsmouth Ohio, and the late Walter H. Wellman of Bucyrus.

He attended Portsmouth West High School and entered the United States Marine Corp in 1967. He was a Viet Nam Veteran and was awarded 2 Purple Hearts for wounds received in action. John was a Life Member of the AMVETS Post #27 where he had served 2 consecutive terms as Post Commander. He was also an avid Golfer, and NASCAR fan.

For the past 8 years he was a CNC Programmer/Operator for Covert Manufacturing in Galion.

John is survived by his Wife of 34 years, Valerie (Seagraves) Wellman of Bucyrus, his Sister Vicki Wellman also of Bucyrus, Sons Craig (Kim) Wellman of Lucasville OH, Bryon (Amy) Wellman of Ashland KY, Justin Wellman of Bucyrus, Grandchildren Paiten, Layne, Dakota, Lauren, Darren, and Oddessa, and Half Brother Shannon Lambert of Garland TX.

He was preceded in death by a Brother Robert Wellman.
There will be a Memorial Service held at Saturday June 26 at 6:00PM in the AMVETS Post #27 235 East Galen Street Bucyrus. Military Rites will follow.

Memorials may be made to the Donor's Choice through the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home. E-condolences may be left at munzpirnstill.com