Frank Wellersdieck

Mystic — Frank E. Wellersdieck, 91, of Mystic passed away peacefully at home March 18, 2021. Frank was born in Rockville Centre, N.Y., to Frank and Esther Wellersdieck on Nov. 30, 1929. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Nancy, in 2010.

Frank graduated from Brown University in 1951, and went on to earn a law degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1954, where he graduated fifth in his class. He married Nancy Keplinger in May 1954. After serving in the U.S. Army stationed in Anchorage, Alaska, until 1956, he and Nancy returned to Long Island and settled in Bay Shore. He began his career as an attorney in private practice spanning 42 years.

An avid golfer and then sailor, Frank enjoyed many years cruising and racing in the Great South Bay, along with frequenting many golf clubs in the Long Island area.

Upon retirement, he and Nancy moved up to Mystic in 1998, to be closer to their grandchildren. Frank cherished the times spent with his granddaughters and being a part of their everyday lives while watching them grow up — always remembered for his strong work ethic, generosity, encouragement and support. He was a passionate reader, noted for his numerous tidbits/clippings and editorials we all received from time to time in the mail.

Frank is survived by daughters, Nancy Jean McNomee, married to Fred McNomee of Norwich, and Susan Wellersdieck and partner Shirley Pereira of San Diego, Calif.; granddaughters, Emma Kate, Abigale and Hannah McNomee; a sister, Beryl Piper, married to Eric Piper of Newport Beach, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to all at Academy Point in Mystic and Beacon Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bishop Seabury Anglican Church or

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.