Fred Wellman, 76, a 60-year resident of Old Bridge, died Thursday, July 24, 1969, at St. Peter's General Hospital. He resided at 10 Sheridan Ave.

Mr. Wellman was born in Germany and came to the United States at the age of 10. After his retirement from Anheuser-Busch, Old Bridge, he spent six years in Florida and then returned to Old Bridge several years ago.

He was a Gold Card honorary member of the Old Bridge Fire Department and past assistant chief of the Department. He also was a member of the Old Bridge Baptist Church.

Mr. Wellman was the husband of the late Mary Etta (Tice) Wellman.

Surviving are three sons, Carlton, Old Bridge, with whom he lived; Russell, South River, and Warren, Scotsdale, Ariz.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Eckman Funeral Home, Spotswood. Interment was in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Old Bridge.

Please note: Most references in the above Obit. refer to the East Brunswick Township section called Old Bridge. Old Bridge Township was still named Madison Township at this time and these places are in the area known as the Historic Village area of Old Bridge.

Source: Matawan Journal, Matawan, Monmouth County, NJ July 31, 1969

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