Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameThelma Irene Wells 
Birth26 Jul 1920, Bellville, Richland Co, OH
Death16 Feb 2013, Mansfield, Richland Co, OH
BurialMansfield Cem, Mansfield, Richland Co, OH
FatherFrank Benjamin “B.F." Wells (1893-1981)
MotherEdythe Grice (1894-1975)
Misc. Notes
She got spinal meningitis about the time her sister JoAnn was born.
Moved to Ontario Commons, Mansfield in Dec 2012 when her husband died.
She fell, and had hip surgery on 31 Jan 2013, then to Winchester nursing home for rehab, where she apparently suffered a heart attack.
[Obituary] Wapner Funeral Home - 18 Feb 2013
Thelma W. Richter, age 92, of Lexington, passed away early Saturday morning, February 16, 2013 at MedCentral Hospital after a brief illness. Born July 26, 1920 in Bellville, she was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Edith (Grice) Wells, growing up on a farm near Bellville. She was a graduate of Bellville High School.
Thelma had worked for Maginess Power and Tool, Alta Greenhouse, and retired as a supervisor from Hi-Stat Mfg. in Lexington. She enjoyed bowling and bowled in a league until she was in her 80s. She also enjoyed sewing, crocheting, playing cards, dancing, puzzles, flower gardening; and traveling especially to festivals and parades. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Thelma was a member of Ladies’ Auxiliary, VFW Post 5101, Lexington, Ladies’ Auxiliary Moose Lodge #341, Mansfield, where she volunteered in the kitchen preparing meals for many years, and a member of AARP.
She is survived by sons, Robert (Bonnie) Richter and Larry (Pam) Richter, all of Mansfield; daughter, Patricia Hammon (Cecil Stigall) of Daytona Beach, FL; grandchildren, Mike (Sherri) Richter of Lexington, Brian (Tracy) Richter of Westerville, Rob (Lori) Richter of Mansfield, Shannon (Jeff) Reiser of Bellville, Tammy O’Bleness of MS, John (Debbie) Hammon of Lucas, Darron Hammon of Sandusky, and Kelli (Andy) Taracko of Mansfield; 16 great grandchildren; and one sister, Jo Ann Cooper of Bladensburg.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Richter on September 19, 2012, with whom she celebrated 71 years of marriage in April 2012; infant son, Gerald Richter; granddaughter, Susan O’Bleness; sister, Juanita Hoffman; two brothers, Raymond Wells and Jason Wells.
Spouses
Birth7 Jun 1918, Ashland, Ashland Co, OH
Death19 Sep 2012, Mansfield, Richland Co, OH
MemoKindred Hospital
Burial24 Sep 2012, Mansfield Cem, Mansfield, Richland Co, OH
FatherHarvey Lee Richter (1895-1953)
MotherHelen Mae Sweringen (1896-1957)
Misc. Notes
His dad was Harvey Richter and his mother was Helen Sweringen.
He was losing his eyesight and upset about it. (2011)
[Obituary] New Journal - 21 Sept 2012
MANSFIELD: Leo A. Richter, age 94, of Mansfield, died Wednesday September 19, 2012 at Kindred Hospital after a brief illness. Born June 7, 1918 in Ashland, he was the son of Harvey and Helen (Van Sweringen) Richter. He retired in 1976 after 34 years of service from White-Westinghouse. He also worked for Saltzgaber Distributing and Mansfield-Loudonville Bus Line. He graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1938. He enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren, traveling, watching football, baseball, and basketball, especially the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, and Cleveland Indians. Leo also enjoyed watching NASCAR and bowling, where he played in a league till he was in his 80's. He was a member of Moose Lodge #341, Westinghouse Retman Club, and the AARP.
He is survived by his loving wife Thelma (Wells) Richter, whom he just celebrated 71 years of marriage in April 2012; sons, Robert (Bonnie) Richter and Larry (Pamela) Richter, both of Mansfield; daughter, Patricia (Cecil Stegall) Hammon of Daytona Beach, FL; grandchildren, Mike (Sherri) Richter of Lexington, Brian (Tracy) Richter of Westerville, Rob (Lori) Richter of Mansfield, Shannon (Jeff) Reiser of Bellville, Tammy Richter of Mississippi, Sherrilyn Wilson of Maryland, Nancy Long of Mansfield, John (Debbie) Hammon of Lucas, Darron Hammon and significant other, Ginger of Sandusky, and Kelli (Andy) Taracko of Mansfield; 16 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Gerald Richter; grandchild, Susie Richter; sister, Lucille Taylor; and brothers, George and Harry Richter.
Funeral services will be held Monday, September 24, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Diamond St. Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond St., Mansfield, conducted by Pastor Susan Lausch. Burial will follow in Mansfield Cemetery.
He was losing his eyesight and upset about it. (2011)
[Obituary] New Journal - 21 Sept 2012
MANSFIELD: Leo A. Richter, age 94, of Mansfield, died Wednesday September 19, 2012 at Kindred Hospital after a brief illness. Born June 7, 1918 in Ashland, he was the son of Harvey and Helen (Van Sweringen) Richter. He retired in 1976 after 34 years of service from White-Westinghouse. He also worked for Saltzgaber Distributing and Mansfield-Loudonville Bus Line. He graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1938. He enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren, traveling, watching football, baseball, and basketball, especially the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, and Cleveland Indians. Leo also enjoyed watching NASCAR and bowling, where he played in a league till he was in his 80's. He was a member of Moose Lodge #341, Westinghouse Retman Club, and the AARP.
He is survived by his loving wife Thelma (Wells) Richter, whom he just celebrated 71 years of marriage in April 2012; sons, Robert (Bonnie) Richter and Larry (Pamela) Richter, both of Mansfield; daughter, Patricia (Cecil Stegall) Hammon of Daytona Beach, FL; grandchildren, Mike (Sherri) Richter of Lexington, Brian (Tracy) Richter of Westerville, Rob (Lori) Richter of Mansfield, Shannon (Jeff) Reiser of Bellville, Tammy Richter of Mississippi, Sherrilyn Wilson of Maryland, Nancy Long of Mansfield, John (Debbie) Hammon of Lucas, Darron Hammon and significant other, Ginger of Sandusky, and Kelli (Andy) Taracko of Mansfield; 16 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Gerald Richter; grandchild, Susie Richter; sister, Lucille Taylor; and brothers, George and Harry Richter.
Funeral services will be held Monday, September 24, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Diamond St. Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond St., Mansfield, conducted by Pastor Susan Lausch. Burial will follow in Mansfield Cemetery.
Marriage20 Apr 1941, Napolean, Henry Co, OH