Douglas A. Wellenreiter

Douglas A. Wellenreiter, 63, of Goshen, died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 17, 2020.

He was born December 14, 1956 in Normal, Illinois, to Lester A. and June (Wittmis) Wellenreiter.

On August 4, 1979 he married Kelly Mounsey in Bloomington, Illinois.

She survives along with two daughters, Brooke (Brandon) Yoder of New Paris and Bria (Clifford) McMichael of Elkhart and three grandchildren, Cohen McMichael and Brynlee and Brayla Yoder.

He was preceded by his parents.

Mr. Wellenreiter graduated from U-High in Normal, Illinois; earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education from Millikin University and a master’s degree in physical education from Illinois State University.  He retired in 2014, after 27 years, from Momence High School (Illinois) where he taught biology and driver’s education.  He also served as assistant varsity basketball coach and head junior high baseball coach and varsity baseball coach.  During his coaching career he earned over 625 wins.  His passion was being on the baseball field and when he wasn’t coaching, he could be found umpiring baseball and softball with his favorite partner, Mike Lawrence.  He was currently entering his seventh season as an assistant baseball coach at Goshen College.

His special interests included weekly golf matches with his neighbors; talking with anyone who would listen for an excessive amount of time; perfecting the mower stripes in his yard and riding his bike.

Services will be held in the spring.

Memorial donations may be given to Goshen College Baseball, ATTN: Alex Childers, 1700 South Main Street, Goshen, IN 46526.