Butch Wellman

Charles William “Butch” Wellman Jr., 68, of Creston, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.

Butch was born in Moses Lakes, WA on April 27, 1958 to Charles Sr. and Nora (Collins) Wellman. He attended Norwayne High School and retired from Do It Best Corp in Medina. Butch was a member of Creston Moose Lodge 1224 and enjoyed dirt track racing, the NHRA, snow skiing and ice fishing.

Surviving is his daughter, Angie and her husband Chuck LaBant; grandson, Tyler and his wife Karrina Wellman; great-grandchildren, Dakota and Kindra Wellman, step great-grandchildren, Vincent and Addy; brother, James Wellman, sister and brother-in-law, Tina and Terry Walters; nieces and nephews, Michael, Tiffany, Seara and Terra and great-nieces and great-nephews, Anthony, Tristan, Bryson, Ryder and Tinsley and longtime family friend, Julie Poling.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter, Mindy Swinehart.

Private family services will be held.