Wesley Wells obituary: Wesley Wells's Obituary, Dayton
In Memory Of
Wesley Wells
1938 - 2020
In Memory Of
Wesley Wells
1938 - 2020
Wes is survived by his wife of 40 years, Wendy "Nita" Wells; children: B.W. Punyko (Michael), Leslie Gregg (Glenn), John Wells (Melissa), Michelle Isabell (Rob), and Jessica Pritchard (Terry); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Wes was employed at Chrysler Corporation, where he began his lifelong career in the Labor Movement. He was a longtime leader and president of Chrysler International Union of Electric Workers from 1968-1998. Wes was the leader of the Dayton-Miami Valley AFL-CIO in 1977 and was named Executive Director Emeritus. He served on the State Ohio AFL-CIO Executive Board; was a Manager of the Lakewood’s AFL-CIO Retirement Complex; served on the Executive Committee of the Greater Dayton United Way; was on the Executive Committee of the Dayton Red Cross; and received numerous awards and recognition for his countless efforts to protect the rights of working people. Upon his retirement, the Dayton AFL-CIO Labor Council Executive Board named the Food Pantry the "Wesley Wells AFL-CIO Labor Food Pantry” in his honor for his tireless commitment to working families. Wes was also a member of the Edenton #332 Masonic Lodge.
Visitation will be held from 4-6 pm on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, where the funeral service will begin at 6:00 pm.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W. 8th Street, Connersville, Indiana, where the funeral service will begin at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow at Dales Cemetery, Connersville.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a contribution to the Labor Food Pantry that Wes cared so much about. Checks should be made out to the Dayton AFL-CIO Labor Food Pantry, Dayton Miami Valley Regional Labor Council, 6550 Poe Ave., Dayton, OH 45414, ATTN: Labor Food Pantry.
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Wes is survived by his wife of 40 years, Wendy "Nita" Wells; children: B.W. Punyko (Michael), Leslie Gregg (Glenn), John Wells (Melissa), Michelle Isabell (Rob), and Jessica Pritchard (Terry); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Wes was employed at Chrysler Corporation, where he began his lifelong career in the Labor Movement. He was a longtime leader and president of Chrysler International Union of Electric Workers from 1968-1998. Wes was the leader of the Dayton-Miami Valley AFL-CIO in 1977 and was named Executive Director Emeritus. He served on the State Ohio AFL-CIO Executive Board; was a Manager of the Lakewood’s AFL-CIO Retirement Complex; served on the Executive Committee of the Greater Dayton United Way; was on the Executive Committee of the Dayton Red Cross; and received numerous awards and recognition for his countless efforts to protect the rights of working people. Upon his retirement, the Dayton AFL-CIO Labor Council Executive Board named the Food Pantry the "Wesley Wells AFL-CIO Labor Food Pantry” in his honor for his tireless commitment to working families. Wes was also a member of the Edenton #332 Masonic Lodge.
Visitation will be held from 4-6 pm on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, where the funeral service will begin at 6:00 pm.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W. 8th Street, Connersville, Indiana, where the funeral service will begin at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow at Dales Cemetery, Connersville.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a contribution to the Labor Food Pantry that Wes cared so much about. Checks should be made out to the Dayton AFL-CIO Labor Food Pantry, Dayton Miami Valley Regional Labor Council, 6550 Poe Ave., Dayton, OH 45414, ATTN: Labor Food Pantry.
To share a memory of Wes or leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
4104 Needmore Road
Dayton, OH 45424
Directions & Map
Service
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 6:00pm
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
4104 Needmore Road
Dayton, OH 45424
Directions & Map
North Dayton Chapel (937-235-1000) is assisting the family
North Dayton Chapel (937-235-1000) is assisting the family