Deacon Glenn Clarke Wells, son of Oscar C. and Inez Randolph Wells, was born Sept. 15, 1894, and died March 5, 1973. Glen was baptized and joined the Farina Seventh Day Baptist Church, March 5, 1910. He was a member exactly sixty-three years. He was a great favorite of the younger members and taught their Sabbath School class for many years. Glenn was ordained as a deacon, October 24, 1936, and was elected moderator in 1948, holding both offices until his death. He taught school for several years and farmed as a sideline. After retiring from teaching he developed many interests. He loved the outdoors and devoted much of his time as a dog fancier. Almost any species of fowl could be found on his farm. On August 15, 1923, he married Esther L. Soldner who survives him. To this union were born five children: Charles of Salem, Ill.; Cline, Crystal Lake, Ill.; Leland, Nashville, Ill.; daughters Ruth Wilson, Louisville, Ill.; and Donna, Independence, Mo. He also leaves three sisters: Mrs. Oma Morley, Hargill, Tex.; Mrs. Gale Alderdyce of Battle Creek, Mich.; and Mrs. Elsie Russell of Los Angeles, Calif., and a brother George of Joliet, Ill. Also left to mourn his loss are fifteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Stonecipher Funeral Home on March 7, 1973, the Rev. Otto Bauman officiating.
