Richard Alan Wells

Richard “Rich” Alan Wells, 74, of Westfield, Indiana, passed away on November 3, 2026. He was born on February 23, 1952, in Coldwater, Michigan, to parents, the late Deo and Mary (Cheklich) Wells.

Rich married Linda (Gerdes) on June 26, 1976 and was a devoted husband of 50 years, proud father, loving grandfather, and a genuinely kind man who cared deeply for his family and friends. Known for his faith and servant’s heart, Rich devoted his life to loving God, serving his church, and caring for those around him. After growing up in Union City, Michigan, he earned a bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University in 1974 before beginning a long and rewarding career at Purdue University, where he earned his master's degree and served in many business administrative positions throughout his 45 years of employment. He was a long-time member of The Grove Covenant Church (formerly known as Evangelical Covenant Church) in Lafayette, Indiana where he was a faithful servant in numerous roles. After moving to Westfield, Indiana he attended Cornerstone Bible Church. Rich had a love for camping and fishing and made multiple trips to Canada with family and friends. He spent many summers at Bethany Beach, Michigan where he enjoyed making memories with those he loved. After retiring in 2019, Rich and Linda took many memorable trips, enjoying new places and experiences side by side. He was a special man who brightened the world with his kindness and warmth. His life was defined by his love for his family and the kindness he extended to others, leaving behind many wonderful memories for those who knew and loved him.

Rich is survived by his loving wife, Linda (Gerdes) Wells; sons, Bradley (Kara) Wells, Timothy (Lauren) Wells; grandchildren, Barrett Wells, Bowen Wells, Blakely Wells, Ethan Wells, and Emily Wells; brother, Ronald (Marianne) Wells; nephews, David Baldwin, Paul Baldwin, and Steven Wells; sister-in-law, Lilly (Roger) Baldwin; and many extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Deo Wells and mother, Mary (Cheklich) Wells.

Visitation for Rich will be held from 6 pm – 8 pm EST on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Flanner Buchanan – Hamilton Memorial Park (Prairie Waters), 4180 Westfield Road, Westfield, IN 46062. Additional Visitation will be held from 9:30 am – 11:30 am EST on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Flanner Buchanan – Hamilton Memorial Park (Prairie Waters), with a service immediately following at 11:30 am EST. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery, 12000 Kedzie Avenue, Blue Island, IL 60406, on Monday, November 16, 2026, with procession from the gate beginning at 10:45 am CST.

Memorial contributions in Rich’s name may be made to Cornerstone Bible Church located at 720 Liberty Drive, Westfield, Indiana 46074 (discovercbc.churchcenter.com/giving/to/cbc-general-fund-in-memory-of-rich-wells) or to The Grove Covenant Church located at 3600 S 9th Street, Lafayette, Indiana 47909 (thegrovecov.church/giving).