Glenn “Smellsy” and “Boomer” Wells

Glenn “Smellsy” and “Boomer” Wells, 77, of Butler passed away at 1:50 a.m. Sunday at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born Feb. 8, 1938, in East Butler to the late Dale Wells and Faye (Hetrick) Wells.

Mr. Wells worked as a welder for more than 50 years of service through the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 47.

He was a corporal in the U.S. Marines Corps.

Mr. Wells was a member of the Moose Lodge, American Legion Post 117 and a lifetime member of East Butler Fire Hall.

He enjoyed bowling, his camp, his dogs, especially Cojo, and loved parades. Mr. Wells was a Protestant.

Mr. Wells is survived by his wife of 52 years, Judy (McCune) Wells, who he married Feb. 23, 1963; three sons, Glenn Wells Jr. and his wife, Virginia, of West Sunbury, Vincent Wells and his wife, Tiffany, of Evans City and Dennis Wells of Butler; one daughter, Bonnie Johnson and her husband, Jason, of Cincinnati, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bob Wells and his wife, Jackie, of Meridian and Dale Wells and his wife, Janet, of Butler; and one stepsister, Linda Hoehn and her husband, John, of Butler.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ron Wells, and his stepsister, Linda.

WELLS — There will be no public visitation or funeral services for Glenn “Smellsy” and “Boomer” Wells, who died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015.A celebration of life for Mr. Wells will be later.Arrangements are being handled by Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 123 E. North St., Butler.Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.