B aird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

Eugene R. Wellman, age 89, of Fishers, Indiana and a Jay County native passed away on Tuesday May 24, 2022 at Prarie Lakes Healthcare in Noblesville. Gene was born in Bryant on September 19, 1932 the son of Jerome and Agnes (Kreig) Wellman. He was married in 1994 to Peggy Hiatt who survives. He was a 1950 Jefferson High School graduate, served in the US Navy from 1952 – 1956 during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the VFW and American Legion. Gene was a Indiana State Trooper from 1957 till 1987 and a Arizona Highway Patrolman from 1998 till 2002.

Surviving are his wife Peggy, two sons Kevin Wellman (wife Linda) of Decatur and Ashley Wellman (wife Lori) of Fort Wayne, one daughter Angela Sutton (husband Steve) of Scottsdale, Arizona, one sister Doris Wack of Grants Pass, Oregon, Six grandchildren and one great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a son Aaron.

Memorial services will be held on Friday June 3, 2022 at 3:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in Portland, Indiana. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery in Pennville. Memorials can be made to Riley Children's Hospital.

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