1904
Erma
2004
Erma Wells
July 19, 1904 — October 8, 2004
Erma Miriam Wells
July 19, 1904 ~ October 08, 2004
Erma Miriam was born near Rudd, Iowa, in Floyd County on July 19, 1904, to Fred and Daisy (Rothermel) Piper at their farm home. Erma, her parents, and two brothers moved to rural Clinton, MN in March of 1911. Erma attended school in District #6, Prior Township, graduating from eighth grade in 1917. Due to illness of her mother, she only attended one year at Clinton High School.
On February 08, 1933, Erma was united in marriage to Robert L. Wells at Erma's parents' home in Prior Township. Reverend Charles Wittrup performed the ceremony. To this union three sons and one daughter were born. Randall, Arnold, Norman "Pete",and Lenora.
Erma was baptized and became a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church in 1924. She was a member of the Methodist Women and also a member of the Malta-Clinton Women's Temperance Union. She held various offices in these organizations. Erma loved working and doing things for her church. At the time of her death, Erma was the oldest member of the church and had the longest membership of 80 years. Robert and Erma farmed the home place in Prior Township for many years, moving to Clinton the fall of 1965. While living on the farm Erma?s mother made her home with them for over ten years.
Erma was a very independent person. She had always wanted to live in her own home until she was 98 years old, this she did. Due to a fall on August 03, 2002, Erma went to the Grace Home in Graceville, MN where she resided until her death. Erma thoroughly enjoyed living at Grace Home. She made many great friends there. Erma continued doing her work of folding towels and cutting of envelopes until about 2-1/2 weeks ago. She loved to keep busy. One of Erma's desires was to celebrate her 100th birthday, which she did on July 19th! Erma loved having family and friends visit. She also enjoyed reading, gardening, and crafts. She especially loved making patchwork quilts and fancy pillows which she gave to family and friends.
On October 08, 2004, Erma Miriam Wells passed away reaching the age of 100 years, 2 months, and 20 days.
Survivors include three sons, Randall (Beth) Wells of Mankato, MN, Arnold (Betty) Wells of Good Thunder, MN, and Norman "Pete" Wells of Mankato, MN; one daughter, Lenora (Brent) Waddell of Morris, MN; eight grandchildren, Warren Wells, Brian Wells, Michael Wells, Andrea Wambold, Katherine Wells, Meredith Wells, Tawsha Waddell, and Randee Waddell; eight great grandchildren, Jeff Wells, Sara Wells, Taylor Anne Wells, Zachary Wells, Grant Wambold, Sophia Wambold, Taylor Clemensen, and Austin Clemensen.
Erma was preceded in death by her husband Robert; two brothers, Russell and Glenn; her parents; and a special cousin, Edna Shoquist.
July 19, 1904 ~ October 08, 2004
Erma Miriam was born near Rudd, Iowa, in Floyd County on July 19, 1904, to Fred and Daisy (Rothermel) Piper at their farm home. Erma, her parents, and two brothers moved to rural Clinton, MN in March of 1911. Erma attended school in District #6, Prior Township, graduating from eighth grade in 1917. Due to illness of her mother, she only attended one year at Clinton High School.
On February 08, 1933, Erma was united in marriage to Robert L. Wells at Erma's parents' home in Prior Township. Reverend Charles Wittrup performed the ceremony. To this union three sons and one daughter were born. Randall, Arnold, Norman "Pete",and Lenora.
Erma was baptized and became a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church in 1924. She was a member of the Methodist Women and also a member of the Malta-Clinton Women's Temperance Union. She held various offices in these organizations. Erma loved working and doing things for her church. At the time of her death, Erma was the oldest member of the church and had the longest membership of 80 years. Robert and Erma farmed the home place in Prior Township for many years, moving to Clinton the fall of 1965. While living on the farm Erma?s mother made her home with them for over ten years.
Erma was a very independent person. She had always wanted to live in her own home until she was 98 years old, this she did. Due to a fall on August 03, 2002, Erma went to the Grace Home in Graceville, MN where she resided until her death. Erma thoroughly enjoyed living at Grace Home. She made many great friends there. Erma continued doing her work of folding towels and cutting of envelopes until about 2-1/2 weeks ago. She loved to keep busy. One of Erma's desires was to celebrate her 100th birthday, which she did on July 19th! Erma loved having family and friends visit. She also enjoyed reading, gardening, and crafts. She especially loved making patchwork quilts and fancy pillows which she gave to family and friends.
On October 08, 2004, Erma Miriam Wells passed away reaching the age of 100 years, 2 months, and 20 days.
Survivors include three sons, Randall (Beth) Wells of Mankato, MN, Arnold (Betty) Wells of Good Thunder, MN, and Norman "Pete" Wells of Mankato, MN; one daughter, Lenora (Brent) Waddell of Morris, MN; eight grandchildren, Warren Wells, Brian Wells, Michael Wells, Andrea Wambold, Katherine Wells, Meredith Wells, Tawsha Waddell, and Randee Waddell; eight great grandchildren, Jeff Wells, Sara Wells, Taylor Anne Wells, Zachary Wells, Grant Wambold, Sophia Wambold, Taylor Clemensen, and Austin Clemensen.
Erma was preceded in death by her husband Robert; two brothers, Russell and Glenn; her parents; and a special cousin, Edna Shoquist.