Larry F. Wells

Larry F. Wells, age 74, of Huntington, died at 7:41 p.m. Tuesday (June 22, 2010) at his home. Larry was born February 4, 1936, the son of Russell R. and Helen B. (Welker) Wells, in Dallas Township. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1954 and went on to graduate from the Miller’s College School of Real Estate in 1964, the Reppert School of Auctioneering in 1966, and the Graduate Realtors Institute in 1971. Larry earned the rank of Colonel Auctioneer through extensive education in auctioneering. On December 16, 1977, Larry married Peggy E. Rock in Huntington and she survives. Larry has been the owner of the Larry F. Wells Realtors and Auctioneers since 1963, retiring and selling the business in January 2008. He was appointed to the Indiana Real Estate Commission by the Governor, was instructor of Fundamentals of Real Estate at Huntington College, and served on the Education Committee for the State of Indiana. He was also the State Director for Indiana Association of Realtors, Past President of the Huntington Area Association of Realtors, Past President of Marion Area Board of Realtors, District 5 Vice President (Indiana Association of Realtors) 1989-1991, and RPAC Trustee (Indiana Association of Realtors). Larry was awarded the “Personalities of the West and Mid-west”, 1972; the “Realtor of the Year” of the Huntington Area Association of Realtors, 1973; the “Realtors of the Year” of the Marion Area Board of Realtors, 1984; the “Who’s Who of America Executives and Professionals” 1995-1996; and the “Dick Snyder Service Award” (Indiana Association of Realtors). He was a member of the Mount Etna United Methodist Church and a 50 year member of the Mt. Etna Masonic Lodge #333 F & AM. Larry had a bigger-than-life personality, was a joker and always quick with a witty comment. He enjoyed a successful career selling real estate and owning his own company. Being a long-time auctioneer was a highlight of Larry’s career, which allowed him to really connect with people in his community. Larry never met a stranger, and will be remembered for his love of travel and his love for family and friends. Survivors include his wife of 32 years – Peggy E. Wells of Huntington; four daughters – Sandra (Jeffery) Holmes of Fort Wayne, Jana (Mike) Esch of Columbia, Kentucky, Julie (Ronald) Mearing of Andrews, and Angie (John) Rogers of South Bend, Indiana; two sisters – Doris (Roger) Thompson of Huntington, and Lois Drake of Plymouth, Indiana; seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, and one son, Russell C. Wells. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Friday (June 25, 2010) at the Bailey-Love Mortuary. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday (June 26, 2010) with a visitation one hour prior at the Bailey-Love Mortuary. Pastor Tony Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in the Mount Etna Cemetery, Mount Etna. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Etna United Methodist Church or American Diabetes Association, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN 46750.

Larry F. Wells

February 4, 1936 - June 22, 2010