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Donnie Wells Obituary
Donnie Wells, 37, of Oregon, Ohio passed away on April 29, 2017 at St. Vincent's Mercy Medical Center. He was born on August 30, 1979, in Oregon, Ohio to Kenneth J. and Gayle (Binkley) Wells Sr. Donnie was a graduate of Clay High School. He worked as a machinist repairman with Fischer Tool and Die Corp for 6 years. In his spare time he enjoyed practicing Kung Fu. Donnie was a champion Billiards player placing 2ed in the A.P.A. National tournament at the age of 12. Among his accomplishments, his two children were his greatest and will miss him the most.
Donnie is survived by his children, Christopher and Gayle Wells; father; siblings, Kenneth J. Wells Jr. and Sherrie (Sam) Henneman; fiancée, Amanda Bell; and many aunts, uncles and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother.
Family and friends may visit the Freck Funeral Chapel, 1155 S. Wynn Rd. in Oregon on Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 3-8 p.m. where services will be held at 7 p.m. that evening. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions are asked to go to his family.
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Andrea L Oakes
March 22, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. I went to school with Donnie in business class and he was my spelling competitor, lol. He was so good that he made me want to be better. We would get our list each week, and one week he would win, the next, I would. I appreciated the underlying competitiveness. I remember him as a strong and intelligent person. There is nothing that can truly ease the pain. I only hope that you hearing how thankful I was to have met him. A great person to his core.
Beth Matteson
August 11, 2018
Donnie, "D", Wells, was my son, Tom's nearest and dearest friend. I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing tonight. I got to meet his brother, Jim, for the first time when I stopped by the family home in the hope of seeing Donnie, whom I've only seen a time or two since my son passed away in 2008. I am so sorry for all who loved Donnie, especially his children, his brother, and his dad, Jim. May you all be comforted, and know that I loved Donnie since he was so beloved by my son.
Rick Urbanski ll
May 12, 2017
Donny was A Friend and A Real Good pool player and one Time about 18years ago We played A 24-Hour Session of pool (one-pocket)for 300.00$ A game @ GLass City Billiards and Broke even lol ...Donny & i often ran into each other @ The YMCA where our kids swam and We worked out. He Will Be Greatly Missed By Me and Many People!!!!!! R.I.P. My FrieND!!!
Annie (Hawley)
May 5, 2017
I want to express my deepest sympathies to Donnie's family. Donnie was my first serious boyfriend in high school :) It seems like eons ago but I have so many fond memories of him and his family. It broke my heart when I heard the news. I pray that the family can be a comfort to each other during this time, especially for his children.
Pamela Pasco
May 3, 2017
I'm so very sorry to hear of Donnie's passing! He was a wonderful friend and amazing father who spoke with pure love for his children who were his world. He will be Greatly missed by all the lives he touched!
Erica Ethridge-Rodriguez
May 3, 2017
Donnie and I worked together at Sunvision many years ago and were good friends. He was so funny and cool to be around. My friend Amanda Gugle and I were reminiscing about the fun times we all had hanging out. My heart hurts for all his family and friends, I send my sincere condolences. Rest in peace Donnie...from Erica Ethridge-Rodriguez
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