A. Charles 'Chuck' Wellens

Madison- A. Charles "Chuck" Wellens, age 93, went to the Summerland on Monday, May 23, 2011, in Verona. He was born on Oct. 6, 1917, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Henri and Ida (Holzskinecht) Wellens. Chuck is a World War II veteran. He served in the South Pacific campaign as a paratrooper and first scout. Chucks hobbies were stamp collecting and gardening. He is survived by his daughter, Charlette "Augie" Spicer of Madison; Augies mother, Martha E. Nelson; grandchild, Amanda Gilderson; and great-grandchild, Chloe Wold. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Drum Circle service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2011, with military rites being conducted. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to his great-granddaughter, Chloe, who gave him great joy and gladdened him with her visits. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to his great-granddaughter, Chloe, who gave him great joy and gladdened him with her visits. Visitation: Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Service: A Drum Circle service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2011, with military rites being conducted.