Forrest Theodore Wellman, age 90, died at home April 3, 2019 under the care of Hospice of Southern Illinois. He was born November 12, 1928 in Qulin, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty on January 14, 2019.

Forrest is survived by his two sons, DeWayne "Lynn" Wellman (Nancy) and Michael Wellman (Joy), grandchildren Dawn Stitzer , Aaron Wellman, Carrie Polka (Anthony), Julie McGhee(Damon), Melanie Leinenger (Matthew), John Knirr (Chie Mary), Jamie Wille (Sam), Jaclyn Smiley (Justin), great grandchildren Brady, Sydney, Caeden, Laila, Hazel, and Eden as well as several nieces and nephews.

Forrest served 10 years in the US Army. After 6 months of basic training at Fort Leonard Wood he served as a fire station chief in Okinawa during the Korean War. Afterward he was released to the Army Reserve where he served until 1960.

A service will be held Tuesday, April 9th at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Hospice of Southern Illinois Orange South.