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John Jerome Wells

Birth	:	4 Nov 1931 Defiance, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Mar 2015 Manilla, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8269005, -95.3450012
Description	:	PAULEY-JONES FUNERAL HOME - HARLAN, IA In Loving Memory of John Wells Born: November 4, 1931 Place of Birth: Defiance , IA Death: March 6, 2015 Place of Death: Manilla , IA Survived by: Mary Wells, Spouse John Wells, Son Bob (Annette) Wells, Son Leonard (Darlene) Wells, Brother 6 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren Preceded by: Louise Book Dotzler, Mother John Henry Wells, Father Lila Wells, Spouse Donald Wells, Brother Service Schedule Visitation 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Tuesday, March 10, 2015 St. Peter's Catholic Church Defiance, IA Wake Service 7:00 PM, Tuesday,... Read More	PAULEY-JONES FUNERAL HOME - HARLAN, IA In Loving Memory of John Wells Born: November 4, 1931 Place of Birth: Defiance , IA Death: March 6, 2015 Place of Death: Manilla , IA Survived by: Mary Wells, Spouse John Wells, Son Bob (Annette) Wells, Son Leonard (Darlene) Wells, Brother 6 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren Preceded by: Louise Book Dotzler, Mother John Henry Wells, Father Lila Wells, Spouse Donald Wells, Brother Service Schedule Visitation 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Tuesday, March 10, 2015 St. Peter's Catholic Church Defiance, IA Wake Service 7:00 PM, Tuesday, March 10, 2015 St. Peter's Catholic Church Defiance, IA Mass of Christian Burial 1:30 PM, Wednesday, March 11, 2015 St. Peter's Catholic Church Defiance, IA Life Legacy John Jerome Wells was born on November 4, 1931 to John and Louise (Book) Wells in Defiance, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance where he remained a life-long member. He attended St. Paul's Catholic School in Defiance, graduating with the Class of 1949. He went to work helping with the books at Bogler Implement in Defiance. He also played part-time with the Earl Russell Band. He was called into the United States Army on November 13, 1952 and served until October 13, 1954 earning the Bronze Star and the Korean Service Medal before obtaining his honorable discharge. On January 21, 1956, John and Lila Granteer were united in marriage at St. Peter's. They became parents to two sons: John and Robert. John was employed for two years with the State of Iowa Auditor's Office then he took a position with the Defiance State Bank for thirty-nine years and he sold insurance for over forty years, being recognized by the Central Life Assurance Company as Broker Of the Year in 1992-1993. John held many positions with the town of Defiance beginning with City Clerk, Treasurer, City Councilman, and served as Mayor from 1996 to 2012. He also served on the Shelby County Conservation Board for ten years. John took great pride in the development of the Defiance Walking Park. On May 21, 2005, John was married to Mary McGinn at St. Rose of Lima in Denison, Iowa. John was a caring and generous man; God, family, and his love of woodworking. He became a resident of Manilla Manor Nursing Home where he died on Friday, March 6, 2015 at the age of eighty-three years, four months, and two days. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Lila in 2003, and brother Donald. He is survived by his wife Mary Wells of Defiance, Iowa; sons John Wells also of Defiance and Bob Wells and his wife Annette of Lake View, Iowa; six grandchildren: John, Crystal, Dillon, Angelina, Abbie, and Colton; four great-grandchildren: Isiah, Aubrey, Lillianna, and Charlotte; brother Leonard Wells and his wife Darlene of Denison; sister-in-law Lois Jessen of Atlantic, Iowa; brothers-in-law: Philip McGinn and Bernard McGinn both of Grand Lake, Colorado, Stephen McGinn of Denison, Charles McGinn of Fort Worth, Texas, and Neil McGinn and his wife Danita of Denison; other family members and friends. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * KJAN Radio, Atlantic, IA JOHN JEROME WELLS, 83, of Manilla (Svcs. 03-11-2015) OBITUARIES March 7th, 2015 by Chris Parks JOHN JEROME WELLS, 83, of Manilla died Friday, March 6th at the Manilla Manor. A Mass of Christian Burial for JOHN JEROME WELLS will be held on Wednesday, March 11th at 1:30pm at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 10th from 3:00pm-9:00pm at the Church with a Wake Service at 7:00pm that evening. Burial will be in the St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Defiance. JOHN JEROME WELLS is survived by: Wife: Mary Wells of Defiance. Sons: John Wells of Defiance. Bob (Annette) Wells of Lake View. Brother: Leonard (Darlene) Wells of Denison. 6 Grandchildren 4 Great-Grandchildren * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * KNOD Radio, Harlan, IA Mass of Christian Burial for 83 year old John Jerome Wells of Manilla will be held at 1:30pm on Wednesday, March 11 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance with burial in the St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Defiance. John passed away on Friday, March 6 at the Manilla Manor. Survivors include his wife, Mary Wells of Defiance; 2 sons: John Wells of Defiance and Bob (Annette) Wells of Lake View; 1 Brother: Leonard (Darlene) Wells of Denison; 6 Grandchildren; and 4 Great-Grandchildren. Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be held from 3 to 9pm on Tuesday, March 10th at the church in Defiance with a Wake Service beginning there at 7pm * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Pages from the Past Defiance, Iowa 1882-2007 page 177 John J. Wells John J. Wells was born in Defiance November 4, 1931, to John H. and Louise Book Wells. John has a brother, Leonard, who lives in Denison, Iowa, and a brother, Donald, who is deceased. John attended St. Pauls School and graduated in 1949. While attending school he worked at what was the Defiance Produce and Hatchery. In January 1949 the Produce and Hatchery burned along with the grocery store and drug store. The hatchery was relocated into the old hall building now occupied by Steve Rau. Upon graduation, John and Kenneth Dotzler painted buildings for the summer. John later page 178 went to work for Ralph Graf, the electrician until the REA work in the country was done. John opened a floor covering business and operated this until 1951, when he received his draft notice. He then sold the business and went to work for Joe H. Bogler as parts man at his John Deere agency while waiting for his induction into the army in 1952. John served in Korea in the 45th Infantry division for 17 months, returning and being discharged in 1954. John worked as a tax auditor from 1954 until April 1956 when he went to work at the Defiance State Bank, retiring April 1, 1995. John married Lila Granteer January 21, 1956, and had two sons: John W. and Robert. Lila died September 26, 2003. John remarried May 1, 2005, to Mary McGinn of Denison, Iowa. John is still active in insurance as he was a partner in the Defiance Insurance Agency for thirty-nine years. Upon retirement he kept some insurance interests. John has served on the City Council and been mayor for eleven years, still active with his woodworking.

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John Jerome Wells's memorial is located at: Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Defiance, Shelby County, USA.
When did John Jerome Wells death?
John Jerome Wells death on 6 Mar 2015 in Manilla, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.8269005
Longitude: -95.3450012

Family Members:

Parent

John Henry Wells

(1900 - 1938)

Louise Marie Book Dotzler

(1914 - 1987)

Spouse

Lila Jean Granteer Wells

(1936 - 2003)

Siblings

Leonard William “Len” Wells

(1934 - 2016)

Donald Lee Wells

(1935 - 1936)

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Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3450012

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Coordinate: 41.8922005, -95.2200012

15. Doyle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8051000, -95.5087000

16. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

17. Crawford County Poor Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9508216, -95.4308331

18. Butler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9364014, -95.4627991

19. Washington Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9219017, -95.5119019

23. Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

24. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9958000, -95.3450012