Bob was the second son of John Augustus Wellenberger, Jr. and Marjory Thomasson Wellenberger. Bob was born December 24th, 1949, in Girard, Kansas and died May 27, 2020, in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He graduated from Monticello High School in 1968 and attended the University of Arkansas where he graduated in 1972. He would finish law school in Little Rock and pass the Arkansas Bar in 1976. In 1974 he married his very significant other and his best friend, Carolyn Ann Adcock Wellenberger. He took on the role of dad to two very precocious little boys, Robert Jr. And Jon Matthew. Bob and Carolyn were married for 41 years before her untimely passing Sept. 9, 2015. Bob was a father those two boys will never forget. He would always allow you to have your say or opinion and then tell you how you were wrong. Intelligent and strictly sardonic, but when he smiled you knew it was genuine. A constant challenge for two boys to emulate. Bob provided when needed and supported when he could. He was a brother you wanted to punch, but also wrap in a bear hug. He was loved by his grandchildren Chase, Catie, and Lance. Bob was an entity. He could be distant and remote, obstinate and proud, all qualities to be loved and loathed. His was a storied life strewn with plenty of mile markers. If you were lucky enough to have traveled with him then you know the spots. We, those traveler's left behind, will remember those stops with each story we share. Brothers, Paul and Peter; sons, Robert and Matt and their wives Savanna and Carrie; and the grandchildren, Chase, Catie, and Lance will miss him deeply.
Bob's ashes will be buried beside his beloved Carolyn on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 3 p.m. at Oakland Cemetery in Monticello, Arkansas. Please join us as we celebrate Bob's life. You can sign Bob's guestbook registry on this page.
*SDFH Note: Even though Bob passed away in 2020, a current death date was used so his obituary would appear current on our website in order to get the word out for those that would like to attend his celebration of life.*
Condolences(4)
Sharon Shook McIntyre
Monticello, AR Monday, September 16, 2024 Dear Paul, Peter, and Family of Bob,Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I had no idea Bob passed. I know the void you all must feel as a family. May God bless all of you.
Sincerely,
Sharon
Roland Robinson
Maumelle, AR Saturday, September 14, 2024 Our thoughts go out to this family from our home town.Jane Thomasson
Houma, LA Friday, September 13, 2024 Bob, you will always be remembered and loved by your Uncle Bill and Aunt Jane and our children Will, Tricia and Andy. You were always there for us when we moved to Monticello after Bill’s retirement from the Navy and as we began building and buying our first home in Vivian Manor, just around the corner from where you and Carolyn and the boys lived. I will always be grateful for your and Carolyn’s love and support as Bill and I made this transition in our lives. You were always there for us. Rest in God’s Love and Peace, Love, Aunt Jane🙏Chuck Wellenberger
Prosper, TX Friday, September 13, 2024 Matt and Robert, I loved every time I was afforded the opportunity to be around your Dad. He was the most intelligent man I knew, fantastic at busting my chops which I always knew was a sign of affection, and most importantly, he was always there with empathy and support when any obstacles presented themselves. I miss him even though I didn't get to see him as often as I'd have liked, every time I did, I knew he loved me and I him.