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Hanna City Man Found Dead Under Overturned Lawnmower

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By Maggie Vespa

Story Published: Aug 13, 2009 at 8:05 PM CDT

Story Updated: Aug 13, 2009 at 9:10 PM CDT

Unusual circumstances surrounding the death of a Hanna City man Thursday have officials puzzled.

68 year-old Robert Welchel was found unresponsive in front of his home on the 5300 block of Hanna City Glassford Road this afternoon, where officials say he was trapped under his overturned lawnmower.

Welchel was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials say likely causes of death include asphyxiation and internal injuries. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday.

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Friday, Sep 4 at 1:18 PM Anonymous wrote ...

this is a sad situation! Pay attention to what your mowing and how your mowing! I live out on EDEN road and was mowing my ditch when a car swerved towards my rider and came within a foot of hitting me! I tell ya live your life now and have fun because you never know when it will end! GOD BLESS THE FAMILY!

Friday, Aug 21 at 2:31 AM ranger wrote ...

I used to live on smithville rd, I hope the family finds closure and comfort.

Friday, Aug 14 at 4:41 PM WOW! wrote ...

sen it before..first off spell "seen" correctly...secondly how could you make jokes about an innocent life that was lost? you must have no heart and no conscience! may karma hit you and hit you hard! you are a terrible terrible terrible person!!!!! to the family of the lost one I am sorry for your loss and hope you can find peace.

Friday, Aug 14 at 12:07 PM Tracy wrote ...

Why are you people so worried about spelling mistakes?? You've never made a mistake in spelling something? Oh that's right, you're perfect. So sorry for the loss of this persons life, as every life is valuable. It's an unfortunate accident that has happened.

Friday, Aug 14 at 9:06 AM felys wrote ...

So sorry for the family. Will live close by and just last week my grandmother was found under her lawnmower. Luckily a neighbor saw and they were able to get her out, it took 6 guys to lift it off.

Friday, Aug 14 at 8:31 AM sf wrote ...

some of these comments are just coldhearted and asinine. You should be ashamed of yourselves.

Friday, Aug 14 at 7:30 AM Charlie Irons wrote ...

Bob was the kindest man I know. He was always ready to help others, never in a bad mood. There are no words to describe how sad this is.To the family: I am so sorry for your loss

Thursday, Aug 13 at 11:47 PM sen it before wrote ...

they show this type of "accident" all the time on the hit TV show "When Good Lawnmowers Go Bad."

Thursday, Aug 13 at 11:34 PM haha wrote ...

GLASSFORD RD? yes, INSTEAD OF ASPHALT, the road is made of real GLASS.

Thursday, Aug 13 at 11:11 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Unreal...karma will, hopefully, see some of you soon.

Thursday, Aug 13 at 10:54 PM in awe wrote ...

A man lost his life tonight possibly in front of his wife, children even grandchildren and all you can do is make asinine comments! What's the matter with you people? To the family so sorry for your loss

Thursday, Aug 13 at 10:29 PM Andy Chappell wrote ...

The safest lawnmowers are reel mowers.

Thursday, Aug 13 at 9:00 PM NCF wrote ...

He would have not got any care from Obamaism Health Care.He's to OLD.

Thursday, Aug 13 at 8:48 PM confused wrote ...

Where is Hannah City at???

Thursday, Aug 13 at 8:24 PM unknown wrote ...

Just another of the many misspelled words!!!

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