Frederick K. Welling, 96, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2020 at Beacon Hill at Eastgate, supported by family.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Mary.
Fred was born in 1923 in Wolverine, MI, the youngest of three boys. Fred was a veteran of WWII, serving in the army from 1943-1946. Fred was a 1949 graduate from Michigan State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He retired after a 30 year career with Meijer, Inc. as Senior Vice President of Properties. Family meant everything to Fred and Mary and was the center of their lives. They were totally invested in all generations of the family.
Fred is survived by five children; daughter Kay (James) Pugh, daughter Betty (Robert) Nocera, daughter Carol (Jerry) Chesser, son Kenneth (Amanda) Welling and daughter Linda (Edwin) Nawrocki. He was also blessed with 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions can be made to Friends of the East Grand Rapids Library, 746 Lakeside Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, or a charity of your choice.
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