John Wells

John Wells

May 05, 1937 - March 09, 2021

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Wells, John (Bill) Wm. Sr. Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and dear friend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper, surrounded by his family. He was 83 years old. John William Wells was born on May 5, 1937 in Toledo, Ohio to the late John B. and Virgie Mae (Jarvis) Wells. He graduated from Arenac Eastern High School (fondly referred to by John as "Possum Trot") and then continued his education at Ferris State University and Michigan College of Mining and Technology, Sault Ste Marie, MI. He earned a Licensed Diesel Mechanic Certificate. He met the love of his life, Suzanne Meyer, and they were married on May 19, 1962 at Zion Lutheran Church, Saginaw. Together they have celebrated 58 wonderful years. John worked for GM Grey Iron Foundry for over 25 years, retiring in 1990. He was a past member of First Assembly of God, where he operated the tape ministry. Later, John was a faithful member of New Life Christian Fellowship. He loved to fix things with his hands and enjoyed running a small business of sewing machine repair. He will be remembered for his passion for Jesus, love for his family and his generosity. And as John would say, "See you around like a donut." John's humor and caring heart will be deeply missed by his wife Suzanne, children: Pamela (Curtis) Reames, Patricia (Alan) Jones, Peggy (Paul) Bates and John Wm. (Jeanne) Wells Jr., grandchildren: Jessica (Nathan) Engstrom, Joshua (Betsy) Reames, Sarah (Glen) Zimmerman, Elisa Reames, Daniel Jones, Megan Jones, Miranda Jones, Madison Jones, Justin (Sara) McCoy, Brianna (Aaron) Mohr, Megan Bates, Nathan Bates and Chloe Wells, great grandchildren: Logan and Ryan McCoy, Penelope and Killian Engstrom, Abel, Cyrus and Kathryn Reames, Gabriel Bates and Jackson Magyar, sister Ellen Adams, many nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. John was preceded in death by his parents, brother James Wells, sisters: Norma Sprow and Betty Horne. FUNERAL: A private funeral service for John will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Rev. Jeff Ralph will officiate. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. VISITATION: Family and friends will gather at Deisler Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. In keeping with mandated ordinances and for the safety of the community, face masks are required, social distancing, and gathering guidelines will be observed. MEMORIALS: Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution to New Life Christian Fellowship or Alzheimer's Association. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com

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Karen Jenkins
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Uncle Bill, I will always cherish the things we did together. You were like the big brother I never had. The wheels on the bus went round and round also on our way to school each day. Round just like a donut. You taught me to drive a tractor down the Turner Road. When I worked the fields with the harrow, you were always protective. Great memories as a child and many more with you and Aunt Sue as we both had families. Blessings to my cousins and their families. Maybe we will get to drive tractors again together. We never know. Love you all. Karen Jenkins
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Anonymous
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Multicolor Bright Mixed Flower Standing Cross was purchased for the family of John (Bill) Wm. Wells Sr..
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Rachel Aguilar
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Condolences Sue John was a kind soul he will be missed prayers for comfort Sue we love you Tony & Rachel Aguilar
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Frances Irvin and family
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Frances Irvin and family purchased the Healing Tears - All White for the family of John (Bill) Wm. Wells Sr..
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Your General Motors family
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Your General Motors family purchased the Peace, Prayers & Blessings - Blue and White for the family of John (Bill) Wm. Wells Sr..
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Sandra Kaufmann
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John has been a great friend for many years, I have so many memories of him would not know where to start. John always talked to everyone and had a joke to tell , didn't matter if he knew the person or not he always had a joke to tell and made everyone laugh. John will be missed by many . Sandy Kaufmann.

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