Robert M. Wellner age 100, formerly of Madson Road, Whitelaw, died Wednesday,
March 20, 2013 at Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Robert was born September 12, 1912 in the Town of Franklin son of the late George
and Mary (Braun) Wellner. On August 28, 1941 he married the former Carol Mueller
at St Michaels Catholic Church in Whitelaw. She preceded him in death on March 30, 1986.
Robert was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church, Holy Name Society, Farm
Bureau and the Catholic Knights.
Survivors include his eleven children: Robert (Shirley) Wellner Jr., Mishicot; David Wellner,
Manitowoc; Larry Wellner, Whitelaw; Bonnie Wellner, Manitowoc; Madonna Wellner,
Manitowoc; Daisy Wellner, Manitowoc; Stanley (Lora) Wellner, Kellnersville; Scott
Wellner, Pulaski; Daniel Wellner(Vicki), Kellnersville; Lori (Steve) Ignera, Manitowoc;
Sarah (Paul) Schwoerer, Cato; 19 grandchildren: Randy (Reneen) Wellner; Wendy (Chad)
McMullen; Tracy (Tim) Strupp; Todd (Lisa) Wellner; Toby Wellner; Heidi (Terrance)
Moseley; Christopher (Tammy) Wellner; Kevin Wellner(Tammy); Jessica (Mark) Fadrowski;
Amanda (Steve) Bohrst; Joseph (Jennifer) Wellner; Matthew Wellner; Stacey (Shawn)
Berzinsky; Shelly (Matt) Marks; Shawn Schwoerer, Jason Schwoerer, Marsha Schwoerer,
Jazzmine Wellner, Taneekja Wellner; 4 step-grandchildren; John (Emmy) Koch; Karen
Koch(James Shirk); Luann Koch(Kevin); and Melanie (Moises) Contreras; great grandchildren;
great great grandchildren; step-great grandchildren, step-great great grandchildren; one
brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Loyal (Marge) Mueller, Rice Lake; Eunice Wellner,
Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in
death by his wife Carol Wellner; one daughter-in-law: Yvonne Wellner; 8 sisters; 4 brothers;
8 brothers-in-law; 7 sisters-in-law and 2 nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at St. Michaels
Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev. Dave Zimmerman will celebrate the Mass of Christian
Burial. Burial will follow at St. Michaels Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on at the
church on Saturday from 9:00 am until the time of mass at 11:00am. The Reinbold & Pfeffer
Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville is assisting the Wellner family. Online condolences may
be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation
Center for all the care and compassion shown to Dad.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter March 22, 2013