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June 22, 1927 – December 13, 2022

Harry J. Wells, 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at his home in Mesa, AZ. He was born in Arcadia, Ohio on June 22, 1927 to parents, Leota (Clymer) Wells and Harry H. Wells.

Harry lived a full life as a father and cared & provided for his family.  He was active in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, Ohio and in the community Lions Club.  He and Evelyn enjoyed square-dancing, golf, camping and traveling.

Harry is survived by his two daughters, Patricia Ann Wells-Wright and Brenda Sue Ashley.   He was a proud grandfather to nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

At the age of twenty-one, Harry married Evelyn Louise Ellis on June 22, 1948. They were married for 59 years.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn; youngest daughter, Susan Kay; two sisters-Mary (Wells) Kaliski & Betty (Wells) Moore, and his parents.

Harry’s ashes will be interred alongside Evelyn and Susan Kay ashes at Knollcrest Cemetery in Arcadia, Ohio.