Frederick "Ted" William Bellis, 88, a 58 year resident of Waynedale, died Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Lutheran Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born October 9, 1923 the son of Fredrick and Margaret Bellis in Monroeville, Indiana. He married Elenora Liggett on September 15, 1950. She preceded him in death in 1973. After serving in the Army in WWII and the Korean Conflict, he worked at Slater Steel for 40 years. At the time of his death he had been actively working at Willow Ridge Golf Club for 22 years. He was also a member of American Legion Post #420 and the V.F. W. Post #857. Surviving are his children David (Linda) Bellis of Savage, MN, Roger (Cheryl) Bellis of LaOtto, IN, Diana (Jack) Bloomfield and Cheryl (Richard) Bacon, Fort Wayne, IN, Charlene Bellis and Frederick (Cindy) Bellis Jr., Baxter, TN, and Mona Howell, North Port, FL; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; brother, Ervin Bellis and sisters, Mary Ann Ternet, Katherine Lothamer and Delores Clevenger. He is preceded in death by his brothers Joseph, Norbert, Donald, Robert and Paul and his sister, Theresa. Funeral service is 1:00 p.m. Monday August 27, 2012 at Covington Memorial Funeral Home 8408 Covington Rd. with calling 1 hour prior to service. Pastor Lane Burgland officiating. Calling is also 2-8 p.m. Sunday, August 26, 2012 at the funeral home. A graveside service will follow immediately at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery on Covington Rd. with military honors conducted by the United States Army and American Legion Post #420. Memorials can be made to the American legion Post #420.