Paul L.Wellington(1931-2019)

WELLINGTON

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 11/6/2019 at 20:05:58

Memorial
Paul L. Wellington, 88, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will be held on November 16, 2019 at 2 pm, with a visitation beginning an hour prior, at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories.

Paul Lee Wellington was born on April 29, 1931 to Willis and Hattie (Van Winkle) Wellington in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. He attended school in Washington, Iowa and graduated in 1951. He proudly served in the US Army with the 159th Field Artillery in Korea from 1952 to 1953. Paul was employed at Wilson Credit Union and later the CEO at Southeast Cedar Rapids Community Credit Union. Paul also maintained a real estate license in the 70’s and owned and managed rental properties.

He was a long time member of the VFW, American Legion, I Corp Artillery Alliance. He enjoyed collecting antiques and military trophies.

Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Sharon of Cedar Rapids; children, Scott (Laurie)Wellington of Jacksonville, FL and Stacy Wellington of Cedar Rapids; and two grandchildren, Alexandra and Colton. Also surviving is sister, June Miller.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lynn, Merritt and Bill Wellington.

Memorial donations may be directed to the family.