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Robert Wells Obituary
Robert Marian Wells, 77, of Wooster, died July 24, 2024 at Ohio’s LifeCare Hospice, in Wooster.
Robert was born July 2, 1947 in Wooster to Francis and Fern {Melgreen} Wells.
Robert worked at Gerstenslager for over 10 years. He loved to play euchre, doing puzzles, and watching wrestling.
Robert will be deeply missed by his children Roberta (Craig) Simmons, Robert Wells, and Randall Wells; grandchildren James (Kaitlyn) Davis, Crissy Davis, and Stephanie Davis; great-granddaughter Emmy Jade; sisters Donna (Denny) Johnson, Margie (Orvie) Koon, Mary (Dale) Renker.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Carol Mullens and Patricia Kerns; many nieces, nephews and one uncle.
Friends may call Wednesday July 31 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home (and livestreamed at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com/obituaries/Robert-Wells). Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.
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7067 Cleveland Road PO Box 761, Wooster, OH 44691
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