Alfred “Ike” Wells

Dates

August 24, 1933 - April 8, 2024

Obituary

Alfred “Ike” Wells, 90, of White Lake, SD, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at Aurora-Brule Care and Rehab in White Lake. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Thursday, April 11, at the United Methodist Church in White Lake. Burial will be in the Underwood Cemetery at rural White Lake. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7:00 PM at the Church with a 6:30 PM prayer service. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Alfred James Wells was born August 24, 1933 at rural White Lake, SD to Roy and Cecelia (Anderson) Wells. Ike grew up on the family farm until enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in October 1951. He was honorably discharged in October 1955. Ike returned to White Lake and was employed as a mechanic at the Farmers Union Co-op/Cenex Station until retiring. He married Joyce Shirley and together they raised six children. After the death of Joyce, he married Eva Lou Spinar. After retiring from Cenex, Ike drove the White Lake School bus for several years and worked at the Aurora-Brule Nursing Home for several years.

Ike is survived by his wife, Eva Lou; three sons: Dave (Karla) of CO, Doug (Tina) of WA, and Frank (Pam) of Mitchell; one daughter, Teresa (Doug) Deurmier of Mitchell; four step-children: Lynn of MT, Karen of White Lake, Tom (Diane) of Plankinton, and Amy of White lake; daughter-in-law, Deb Wells of Sioux Falls; 26 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce; two sons, Mike and John; granddaughter, Amy Sue; two brothers, John (Dakota) and George (Clarice); and nephew, Roy Wells.

Visitation(s)

Date
Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Time
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location
6:30 PM Prayer Service

United Methodist Church
White Lake, SD 57383

Service

Date
Thursday, April 11, 2024

Time
10:30 AM

Location
United Methodist Church
White Lake, SD 57383

Cemetery

Underwood Cemetery
Rural White Lake, SD

Posted by Lynnette (Smith) VanDerWerff on April 11, 2024

Our sympathies to the Wells family. Great memories of Ike when working at the coop. Was honored to know him. God’s peace to you all.

Posted by Brenda Melcher on April 11, 2024

Eva Lou and family - I'm sorry for your loss. Ike was a gem and he will be missed. Peace to your family.

Posted by Becky Gillen on April 11, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers are with you.

Posted by Lorie WWilson on April 11, 2024

I am so very sorry for your loss, sending prayers to you Eva Lou and the family.

Posted by Donna Swanson on April 10, 2024

Eva Lou and family—I was so saddened to learn of your loss. Ike will certainly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, 🙏

Posted by Jenny & Westin Kotrba on April 10, 2024

We are so sorry for your loss.

Posted by Mike and Kay Moriarty on April 10, 2024

Sorry for your loss. I talked to Ike every day at cenex when they kept my ups truck at cenex. I thought he was a very good person

Posted by Miriam Dexter on April 10, 2024

My thoughts and prayers to the family. I am sorry for your loss.

Posted by Jim Hoffmann on April 10, 2024

Eva Lou,
Please accept our condolences for Ike’s passing. The heart and his respect that Ike had for others is a rare gift to the many people who had the privilege to know him and be blessed by him. Ike was a very special man, an honored veteran, a community leader for White Lake and loved by everyone who knew him. Please know that we share in your grief and extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Jim Kim Andrew Chris Hoffmann

Posted by Teresa Vallejo on April 10, 2024

Ike had such a sweet soul and a great sense of humor. RIP Ike.

Posted by Dawn DeLange on April 9, 2024

Hugs to all of you! I know that Ike will be missed by many. My heartfelt condolences for your loss.

Posted by Joan McCord on April 9, 2024

Eva Lou and family thanking of all of you and all the good times had playing cards camping all sorts of things that we’ve all done together take care

Posted by Tom & Carol Schroeder on April 9, 2024

Rest in Peace Ike. You will be missed.

Posted by Claudia Duba on April 9, 2024

Sorry for your family's loss. Ike was always fun to talk to at church and the cafe. Hugs Loves

Posted by Kris Kieffer on April 9, 2024

Great memories of our Ike.

Posted by Lynn Toupal on April 9, 2024

I am so very sorry for your loss!!! Ike was a great second Dad, he will be missed.

Posted by Barb Boettcher on April 9, 2024

So Sorry for your loss.He will be missed. Prayers for your family.

Posted by Bruce Steffen on April 9, 2024

I am very sorry for your loss! Ike was a good man. He taught me once about respect and I will never forget that.

Posted by Beverly Miller on April 8, 2024

Prayers for your family. I will miss seeing Ike out in the yard

Posted by Elnora martin on April 8, 2024

Eva lou & family. My sympathy for your loss