Ellis M. Wellman, 86, of Chardon, peacefully passed away on Sept. 20, 2024, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center.
Ellis was the son of the late Durward V. and Vora Wellman Long. He was born on Feb. 2, 1938, in Union City, Pa.
Ellis was a graduate of Academy High School in Erie, Pa., and Case Institute of Technology, BSME in Cleveland.
He was a mechanical engineer in research and development for The Weatherhead Company (Dana Corp), CE Cast Equipment Company and Samuel Moore Company (Eaton Corporation). He held nine patents on various mechanical devices.
Ellis was a lifelong collector and rebuilder of antique natural gas, gasoline and kerosene stationary engines and tractors.
He was also a member of the Chardon United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marcia (nee McDivitt) Wellman; son, Reid (Cindi) Wellman, of Burton; grandchildren, Brandon (Courtney) Haycox, of Painesville, Jacob Haycox, of Burton; and great-grandson, Henry Holden Haycox, of Painesville.
The family is grateful for the extraordinary care provided by the Intensive Care Unit of the UH Geauga Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at the First Congregational Church of Claridon, 13942 Mayfield Road, Huntsburg Township, on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at 10 a.m.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Miller’s Station Cemetery in Cambridge Springs, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Ellis’s name to American Heart Association or the Coolspring Power Museum-Endowment Fund.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Chardon. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.burrservice.com.
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