Karl L. Wells, 79

BETHEL - Karl L. Wells, of Bethel, formerly of Glenn Dale, Md., died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford. He was 79.

He was born on July 28, 1928, in Severn, Md., to the late Leon and Anna Szymasky Wells.

Mr. Wells served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.

After he served in the Air Force he served in the Air National Guard of the District of Columbia and then the National Guard of Maryland, from which he retired in October 1972.

He achieved the rank of master sergeant.

When he was serving in the D.C. Air National Guard he was again federally activated to assist in the Berlin, Germany, air drops of 1961-62 that helped supply and feed communist Berlin.

Mr. Wells attended the Sailors Bethel United Methodist Church in Bethel.

He loved to watch NASCAR.

Mr. Wells is survived by his wife of 42 years, Anice M. Bond Wells; four sons, Mark L. Wells and his wife Susan of Pennsylvania, Kim E. Wells of Naples, Fla., Kirk D. Wells of Falling Waters, W.Va., and Glen E. Jenkins and his wife Patricia of Owings, Md.; one daughter, Lori S. Wells of Berlin, Md.; one brother, Ira J. Wells and his wife Betsy of York, Pa.; seven grandchildren, Christopher Wells, Kevin Wells, Kyle Wells, Kristen Jenkins, Patrick Jenkins, Denise Wells, and Danielle Wells; special cousins, Ralph Fowler, Matilda Caton, and John Wells; and his special canine pals, Molly and Penny.

Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro.

The Rev. Arthur Smith will officiate.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Stroke Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060; or to Sailors Bethel United Methodist Church, 7774 Main Street, Bethel, DE 19931.

Arrangements Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.