Robert (Bob) Hall Wellington, Jr. (88) passed away peacefully at his home in Sedona, Arizona on Thursday, February 10, 2011. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 4, 1922 and was raised in Evanston, Illinois. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Northwestern University before entering the U.S. Navy where he served as an officer on an aircraft carrier during World War II in the Pacific Theater. After the war he began work for the Griffin Wheel Company, while completing an MBA at the University of Chicago at night. On November 15, 1947 he married his high school sweetheart Marjorie (Marge) Anita Jarchow, who after 59 years of marriage, preceded him in death on September 12, 2006.
He is survived by his four children; Charles Robert (Christine), Monroe, WI; Robert Hall III (Donna), Dallas, TX; Christian John (Elizabeth), Galena, IL; and Jeanne Snyder (Benjamin), Swansea, IL. Eight grandchildren also survive him: Jessica, Lindsay, Ashley, Robert Hall IV, Jason, Jamie, Robert Hayes, and Christian John (CJ). A ninth grandchild, Jonathan, preceded him in death in 1999. In addition, four wonderful great grandchildren: Hunter, Jack, Ethan and Marjorie Grace, will sorely miss his presence.
Robert Wellington served as President and CEO of Amsted Industries until his retirement at the age of seventy. He served on the boards of several organizations and businesses. He had a keen love of the outdoors and especially enjoyed canoeing, fishing, and camping. He was an avid horseman and loved raising and riding horses throughout his adult life. He also had a special place in his heart for the home that he and Marge established in the red rocks of Sedona, Arizona, in 1979.
He and his wife, Marge generously supported people and causes in need and preferred to do so quietly and behind the scenes. Together and individually, they left a rich legacy of family love and caring for others. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A memorial service for both Bob and Marge is being planned for this summer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Monroe Art Center or The Nature Conservancy.
He is survived by his four children; Charles Robert (Christine), Monroe, WI; Robert Hall III (Donna), Dallas, TX; Christian John (Elizabeth), Galena, IL; and Jeanne Snyder (Benjamin), Swansea, IL. Eight grandchildren also survive him: Jessica, Lindsay, Ashley, Robert Hall IV, Jason, Jamie, Robert Hayes, and Christian John (CJ). A ninth grandchild, Jonathan, preceded him in death in 1999. In addition, four wonderful great grandchildren: Hunter, Jack, Ethan and Marjorie Grace, will sorely miss his presence.
Robert Wellington served as President and CEO of Amsted Industries until his retirement at the age of seventy. He served on the boards of several organizations and businesses. He had a keen love of the outdoors and especially enjoyed canoeing, fishing, and camping. He was an avid horseman and loved raising and riding horses throughout his adult life. He also had a special place in his heart for the home that he and Marge established in the red rocks of Sedona, Arizona, in 1979.
He and his wife, Marge generously supported people and causes in need and preferred to do so quietly and behind the scenes. Together and individually, they left a rich legacy of family love and caring for others. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A memorial service for both Bob and Marge is being planned for this summer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Monroe Art Center or The Nature Conservancy.