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Ronnie James Wells

Ronnie James Wells, 25, of Lima, died Saturday, February 18, 2012, in Lima.

He was born January 9, 1987, in Van Wert, the son of Pamela Fackler and the late James Fackler. He was adopted by Barb Plumb of Lima and Joe Wells of Lima.

Survivors include a daughter, Chloe Neve Miller of Columbus Grove; three  brothers, Adam Wells and Stephen Wells, both of Lima, and Aaron Lamb of Columbus Grove; a sister, Thea (Bryan) Bendele of Lima; his biological grandparents, Dora and Bud Rucker of Findlay and Claude and Mary Powell of Van Wert; his adoptive grandmother, Kay Warner; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 25, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert, with Pastor Rich Rakay officiating.

Calling hours are from 4-8 p.m. Friday, February 24, and an hour prior to services Saturday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: Ron Wells Memorial Fund, c/o any Chase Bank branch.

Messages of condolence may be sent to www.alspachgearhart.com.

POSTED: 02/21/12 at 9:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries