Jeffrey Wellen
Glen Carbon |
Jeffrey A. Wellen, Sr., age 55 of Glen Carbon, IL, died Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJC) in Saint Louis, MO.
He was born on Friday, July 23, 1965, in Highland, IL, the son of Dennis and Kay (nee Kapp) Wellen.
He was a former member of the Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL.
Jeffrey was born and reared in Highland, IL. Graduated from Highland High School in 1984. He graduate from SIUE and St. Louis University Accelerated Nursing (AMSN). He worked at First National Bank; as a registered nurse he worked for St. Mary's Hospital, E. St. Louis; Anderson Hospital, Maryville and Barnes-Jewish BJC Hospital, St. Louis. Jeff was an EMT/Firefighter with the City of Highland from l986 until resigning from the EMS in l997 and moving to other areas. He was a trauma and flight nurse. The last several years he worked at Gateway Regional Hospital, Granite City, in the Supervisor of Case Management Department. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed hanging out with his children, fishing and playing golf.
Survivors include: Mother - Kay M. Wellen, nee Kapp, Glen Carbon, IL; Daughter - Suzanne K. (Significant Other - Chris Pugh) Wellen, Warner Robins, GA; Son - Jeffrey A. Wellen, Jr., Glen Carbon, IL; Brother - Matthew J. (Anita Wilson Wellen) Wellen, Carol Stream, IL; Niece - Bailey Nicole Wellen, Kenosha, WI.
He was preceded in death by: Father - Dennis H. Wellen - Died 8/8/2007.
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Visitation for immediate family only will be held Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Hope Lutheran Church in Highland, IL.
Memorial Service for immediate family only, will be held Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Hope Lutheran Church in Highland, IL, with Rev. Scott Busacker, Pastor, officiating.
Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL.
Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home
