John Wells

John Wells, a retired aeronautical engineer, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the age of 86. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother. John was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Theresa Wells; his wife, Sandra Ketterer; his son, Michael Wells; and his brother, Robert Wells. He is survived by his sisters, Mary Graham and Patricia Lutz; and his brother, William Wells. John is also survived by his sons, James Wells (Sheryl) of Flagstaff, AZ, and Nicholas Wells (Amanda) of Lawrence, KS; grandchildren, Jackson, Benjamin, and Colin Wells; and stepchildren, Stephanie and Chris Garcia.A rosary will be held at 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am on Friday, April 12, 2024, also at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Memorials have been established with Sunflower Soaring Foundation, 911 N Gilman, Wichita, Kansas 67203 and the National Epilepsy Foundation, 3540 Crain Hwy., Ste. 675, Bowie, MD 20716.Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.