Lynn P. Wells III

PAULDING, OH: 

Lynn P. Wells III, age 55, formerly of Payne, passed away from cerebellar ataxia, a rare brain condition, on November 12, 2026 at The Community Care Center in Paulding, Ohio.

Lynn was born on May 22, 1971, to Lynn “Phil” and the late Vickie (Lehman) Wells. He grew up in Broughton and graduated from Wayne Trace High School and Vantage Vocational School in 1989.

Lynn loved the outdoors. He spent his spare time fishing the rivers and reservoirs of Paulding County and making memories with his family at deer camp. He also enjoyed collected and trading sports cards and watching NASCAR, always cheering on his favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and his No. 88 car. After graduation, he worked at M&W Countertops in Grabill, Indiana, for 33 years as an assembler and truck driver.

Lynn will be fondly remembered for his good nature, soft-spoken manner, and funny humor. One of his favorite sayings was, “Don’t do something stupid!” He lived life his own way.

Lynn leaves behind a son, Lynn IV, of Paulding; a daughter, Anna, of Payne; a sister, Wendy, of Van Wert; a brother, Jamie (Mikala), of Arizona; his father, Phil (Judy), of Cecil. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, grandparents, and a cousin.

Visitation will take place on Monday, November 16, 2026 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding. Funeral services will be held at 12:00pm on Monday, November 16, 2026 at the funeral home with Rev. Ron Hofacker officiating. Burial will take place in Scott Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Elara Caring Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 58, Jackson, MI 49204, or to Community Care Center, 199 Road 103, Paulding, OH 45879.

Online condolences may be shared at www.denherderfh.com.