Merrill Ray Wells

WELLS Merrill Ray Wells, age 80, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2011. He was born in Gallipolis, Ohio, on September 30, 1930, to the late Harley and Helen Wells. Merrill studied at The Ohio State University and Franklin Business School. He was a US Army Veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict, and he was a Mason. Merrill and his wife, Ruth, owned Depot Street Antique Malls in Powell, Ohio, and he especially enjoyed refinishing furniture. He was also an avid golfer, and he always kept up on what was happening in the world. He had a heart for animals and always maintained a sense of humor. Merrill is survived by his wife, Ruth Wells; son, Michael (Penny) Wells; siblings, Eileen Wolff, Charlene Schoeppel, and Robert Wells; grandchildren, Cass and Jay; special niece, Cindy Dixon and her children, Kristopher Montgomery and Kimberly Snider; and other extended family and friends. A memorial service in honor of Merrill will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 29, 2011, at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown Road, Gahanna. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Capital Area Humane Society, 3015 Scioto-Darby Executive Court, Hilliard, Ohio 43026. Visit www.schoedinger.com to leave condolences.