Obituary for John J. Wells Jr.
John J. Wells, Jr., 87, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, September 15, 2019, in his Shillington home, with his loving wife Betty by his side. They would have been married an incredible 60 years this May. Born in Birdsboro, John was a son of the late Catherine (Templin) and John J. Wells, Sr.
A 1950 graduate of the former Birdsboro High School, John served our nation proudly in the US Navy from 1955-1959, working primarily on planes on aircraft carriers. When he returned home, he worked for nearly 30 years at Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, Pottstown, and for 16 years at Dolfin International, Mohnton, retiring in 1995.
Although a relatively quiet man, when he did speak, John’s wisdom spoke volumes, and taught life lessons to his children that they still carry with them today. Family was always foremost to John, and he loved spending time with his family, especially when coaching his kids in softball and baseball. He was a great dad and PopPop, always there when his family needed him.
John also enjoyed golfing, with his sons, and on trips to Myrtle Beach with his buddies. He and Betty traveled often together, and enjoyed day-trips to the casinos. He also loved cheering on “his” Eagles every fall.
In addition to Betty, John is survived by their six children: Margaret, fiancé of Ruban Cuadra, Sinking Spring; Mary, widow of Brian Hiestand, Shillington; Michael, Sinking Spring; Patrick, husband of Diane, Leesport; Karen, wife of Cory Gilmer, Wernersville; and Kevin, husband of Tammy, Nazareth. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren: Ryan, Jonathan, Tyler, Hayley, Andrew, Lauren, Colin, Ethan, Renee, Amber, and Cheyenne; a sister, Sharon Tucci, Exton; in-laws Alfred Myatt, Mickey Melnizek and Theresa Bender; and his faithful companion, Angel.
He was predeceased by a daughter Ann in May, 2018, by a sister, Patricia Gring, a brother, Dennis, and two sisters-in-law, Molly Gery, and Ann Stezpflug.
A Mass of Christian burial for John will be celebrated Saturday, September 21, 2019, at 10:00am at St. John Baptist de la Salle Catholic Church, 42 Kerrick Road, Shillington, followed by burial at Gethsemane Cemetery. Friends may call from 9-10:00am at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to either St. John Baptist de la Salle Catholic Church, 420 Holland Street, Shillington, PA 19607, or to Tower Health at Home at https://towerhealthathome.salsalabs.org/04bolddonationform
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of services. Condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.
A 1950 graduate of the former Birdsboro High School, John served our nation proudly in the US Navy from 1955-1959, working primarily on planes on aircraft carriers. When he returned home, he worked for nearly 30 years at Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, Pottstown, and for 16 years at Dolfin International, Mohnton, retiring in 1995.
Although a relatively quiet man, when he did speak, John’s wisdom spoke volumes, and taught life lessons to his children that they still carry with them today. Family was always foremost to John, and he loved spending time with his family, especially when coaching his kids in softball and baseball. He was a great dad and PopPop, always there when his family needed him.
John also enjoyed golfing, with his sons, and on trips to Myrtle Beach with his buddies. He and Betty traveled often together, and enjoyed day-trips to the casinos. He also loved cheering on “his” Eagles every fall.
In addition to Betty, John is survived by their six children: Margaret, fiancé of Ruban Cuadra, Sinking Spring; Mary, widow of Brian Hiestand, Shillington; Michael, Sinking Spring; Patrick, husband of Diane, Leesport; Karen, wife of Cory Gilmer, Wernersville; and Kevin, husband of Tammy, Nazareth. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren: Ryan, Jonathan, Tyler, Hayley, Andrew, Lauren, Colin, Ethan, Renee, Amber, and Cheyenne; a sister, Sharon Tucci, Exton; in-laws Alfred Myatt, Mickey Melnizek and Theresa Bender; and his faithful companion, Angel.
He was predeceased by a daughter Ann in May, 2018, by a sister, Patricia Gring, a brother, Dennis, and two sisters-in-law, Molly Gery, and Ann Stezpflug.
A Mass of Christian burial for John will be celebrated Saturday, September 21, 2019, at 10:00am at St. John Baptist de la Salle Catholic Church, 42 Kerrick Road, Shillington, followed by burial at Gethsemane Cemetery. Friends may call from 9-10:00am at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to either St. John Baptist de la Salle Catholic Church, 420 Holland Street, Shillington, PA 19607, or to Tower Health at Home at https://towerhealthathome.salsalabs.org/04bolddonationform
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of services. Condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.