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Dear Phyllis, Suzi, Lexi and family...
My heartfelt sympathy to you all, in John's passing.
He will be greatly missed.
Karen (Filegar) Booker
June 06, 2010 | Aberdeen, SD
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Obituary
Aberdeen: Memorial service for John A. Wells, 87, Aberdeen, will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at Plymouth Congregational UCC, Aberdeen. Pastor Jill Warner officiating. Burial: Riverside Memorial Park.
John died Friday, May 28, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital.
John Andrew Wells, son of Cornelius and Alice (Skerel) Wells, was born May 20, 1923, in Webster, S.D. This is the area where he attended school, graduating from Webster High School in 1942. John enlisted in the United States Navy and served as an aviation radio technician.
Following his honorable discharge, John attended Northern State College in Aberdeen. He transferred to South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D., where he earned his degree in electrical engineering. At this time, John began his employment with Northwestern Public Service in Webster and Redfield, S.D.
John was united in marriage to Gladys Mattes Foglesong on Sept. 2, 1950. In 1955, they began making their home in Aberdeen. John began working for McLaughlin, later known as Plainsco, where he specialized in outdoor lighting. He worked many years for this company, retiring as sr. vice president at the age of 62.
John found great joy in music and especially loved singing. He sang in the church choir for 55 years and the Aberdeen Barbershop Chorus for many years. He also was a member of the Elks Chorus/Aberdeen Men's Chorus for 52 years. In his free time, John enjoyed playing golf. However, his greatest joy was spending time with his family.
Grateful for having shared John's life are his wife, Phyllis Krikac Wells, of Aberdeen; daughter, Suzi Grote, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; granddaughter, Lexi Grote, of Aberdeen; stepdaughter Beth Auwarter; stepson, Bill (Betty) Krikac; sisters, Jean A. Thomas, of Webster and Joan (Marlin) A. Wanner of Temecula, Calif.; and many nieces, nephews, and stepgrandchildren.
John is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Gladie; brother, James A. Wells; stepsons, Keith Krikac and Dan Krikac; and infant daughter, Cynthia Ann Wells.
Honorary urn beares will be the members of Plymouth Congregational UCC Choralier Choir and the Aberdeen Area Men's Chorus.
spitzerfuneralhome.com
This obituary was originally published in the Aberdeen American News.
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Wells family--I didn't know John very well, but I do know he was a gentleman. He truly LOVED to sing, as do all the members of the Chorus. I remember seeing him walking to the chairs that were ready for practice, and I could tell he was ready to sing. I'm a rather recent member of the Chorus, but have spent my working life directing bands and vocal groups and I know the value of people like John who are there because they LOVE music. The Lord bless you and keep you in this time of sorrow....
June 02, 2010
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Dear Phyillis, Suzi, Lexi, Bill and Family,
John was a special father, husband and friend. I have the highest regard for the love of his family, church, friends and community. His honesty and integrity are truly legendary. We all feel a deep loss, yet wish you a joyous celebration of his life.
Bill, Frank, Claire, Carolyn and Ann
June 01, 2010
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Suzi,
My sincere condolences on your loss. Your dad was a fine man.
Karen Larson Potter
June 01, 2010 | Old Fort, NC
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