Richard Allen Wells

Richard Allen Wells, of Avon, Indiana, passed away on December 24, 2019 at the age of 76.
He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 12, 1943 to William and Dorothy (Smith) Wells.

Richard was first and foremost a loving husband, father, and great-grandfather. He never missed a ball game his sons were part of and even began helping coach their baseball and bowling leagues to further his involvement in the development of their interests. His family meant everything to him.
He worked as a certified prosthetist, helping many people throughout his career gain the new confidence and mobility they needed after suffering the loss of a limb. His kind heart and genuine spirit left many of his patients asking about him on a regular basis long after his retirement.
When Richard had free time he enjoyed fishing, golfing, and motorcycles. He had even began practicing martial arts and earned his brown belt in Karate.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, William and Dorothy.
He is survived by: his loving wife of 38 years, Robin (Riddle) Wells; children, Rebecca (Phillip) Irwin, Jonathon William (Wendy) Wells, Gregory Wells (Maria Smith), and Zachary Wells; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and a host of many other relatives and friends.

Richard’s kind spirit and light-hearted demeanor will be missed by all who knew him.

Services will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 1 pm with a visitation period from 11am – 1pm.