Jay LeRoy Wells

Jay L Wells, age 79, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital on January 26th, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Jay was born on Oct. 6, 1938 the 3rd child of 9 to Doris and John Wells.  He graduated from Poynette High School in 1956. Jay was employed with the State of Wisconsin from 1958 until his retirement in 2007.  He was drafted in to the US Army and proudly served his country from 1962-1964.  While home on leave he met wife Virginia Worthing and they were married on February 27, 1965.  They were married 46 years.  In addition to working with the Dept. of Transportation, Jay held a 45-year position with the Wisconsin State Journal, delivering newspapers.  He also served on the Poynette Town Board.  In recent years he dedicated his time to researching and finding lost money for friends, relatives and almost everyone he met.  His favorite past times were deer hunting, curling, bowling, fishing, watching TV (he never missed a Green Packers or Badger game) and assembling jigsaw puzzles.He is survived by son Aaron (Lisa)Wells, Lodi, his children Mark Childs, John Wells and Kayla Wells as well as her children Taylor and Jordyn Swenson; Three daughters, Arlette (Joe) Holland and their daughter Chloe; Audra Wells and Ardis Wells.  Jay is also survived by his siblings; Johna Elsing, Gerald (Betty) Wells, Rita (Steve) Clift, Aleta Wells and Reed (Kathy) Wells as well as sisters-in-law Sharron (Bernard) Wells, Judy (Jack) Wells and Judy (Steve) Wells. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Virginia, as well as his parents and brothers Jack, Steve, and Bernard. Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON LODI FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 157 S. Main St., Lodi at 11 am on Friday, February 2, 2018 with Bishop Eugene Johnson presiding.  Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday February 1st   from 5pm until 7pm and also on Friday February 2nd  from 9:30 until the time of services.    Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.