Bennie M Wells Obituary (1929 - 2022)

Bennie M. Wells, age 93, lifelong resident of Elwood, IN, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bennie was born on July 28th, 1929, to the late Otto & Cecilia (Widener) Wells. On July 20th, 1952, he married the love of his life, Roberta (Harvey) Wells. Bennie was a proud Veteran of the United States Airforce, having been stationed in Japan and served during the Korean War. After proudly serving our country, he worked as a Tool Engineer at Delco Remy. Following retirement, Bennie became very well-known as a talented woodcrafter in Elwood, and he and his wife would travel and share their beautiful work at craft shows. They also enjoyed taking fishing trips and especially enjoyed visiting the Great Smoky Mountains. Bennie loved watching football, socializing, baking, and frequented his two favorite local restaurants, Friendly's & Lincoln Square where he will always be remembered for his love of biscuits and gravy! More than anything, he treasured special time spent with his dear granddaughter Melissa. He shared his home with his loving cats, Callie & Wendy, who were so comforting to him for so many years after his wife's passing. Bennie is survived by his loving children, a daughter Catherine (Tom) Martin of Oklahoma; a son Gregory (Chris) Wells of Elwood; a brother, Harold Wells of Alexandria, grandson Brian (Gina) Sullivan of Oklahoma; granddaughter Melissa (Daniel) Adams of Elwood; great-grandchildren, Caleb (Ari) Sullivan, Hunter (Ellie) Sullivan, Haleigh (Rosalio) Guajardo, Dreyton Adams; and five great great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Along with his beloved wife, Bennie was preceded in death by his parents, Otto & Cecilia Wells, a sister Helen Minch, and four brothers Earl Wells, Walter Wells, Charles Wells & Bob Wells. Visitation will be Thursday October 13th, 2022, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Dunnichay Funeral Home, 1113 S. Anderson Street, Elwood IN. A funeral service celebrating Bennie's life will be held immediately following with Military Graveside services and Entombment in the Elwood Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Elwood Animal Shelter. Online condolences can be shared at www.dunnichayfuneral.com.