Gerald L. Wells
October 29, 2009
Gerald Wells, 69, passed away at his home on October 29, 2009. He was born on March 15, 1940 to Irene and Gerald D. Wells in Pollock, Missouri. Funeral Services will be held at 9 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2009 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. Burial will follow at the Masonic Cemetery in Des Moines, IA. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Hamilton’s Funeral Home.
Gerald enjoyed more than anything spending time with his family; he loved his grandchildren, and his dogs. He was also on the Des Moines Police Force for 30 years, retiring in 1997.
He is survived by his wife Kaye, sons; Matthew (Kim) Wells, Steve (Debbie) Wells, Jeff (Teresa) Wells, Scott (Rebecca) Wells, daughter; Suzy (Gary) Lane, sister; Jamie (Dwight) Futrelle, stepmother; Mary Wells, nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and sister-in-law; Susie Russell. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Marilyn.
Memorial Contributions may be directed toward the family in loving memory of Gerald.
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Pat Horsburgh (Tunks)
11/02/2009
I send my deepest condolensces to the entire family of Gerald Wells. He was such a nice man. I know you all will miss him. Pat