Herschel Wells

Herschel V. Wells, 89, passed away after a brief illness Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Goshen Hospital.

He was born Nov. 20, 1935, in Henryville to Eugene V. and Gertrude (Taylor) Wells.

On May 10, 1957, he married N. Charlotte Woods. She preceded him in death on Oct. 14, 2024.

Surviving are two daughters, Pam (Rodger) Kelly, Syracuse, and Pennie (Lee) Nisley, Pagosa Springs, Colo.; daughter-in-law, Michelle Wells, Goshen; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.

Along with his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Duane Wells, and brothers, Gary and Larry Wells.

Mr. Wells was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was a trained electrician and member of the Syracuse Kiwanis for a number of years. He along with his wife, Charlotte, became owners and operators of several restaurants, including Gropp’s Famous Fish, Syracuse, and several Kentucky Fried Chicken franchises.

Herschel enjoyed athletics and was part of a national softball travel league that won several championships.

The family will have a celebration of his life at a later date.

Burial will take place at Syracuse Cemetery.

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, is assisting the family with arrangements.