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The Allen County Sheriff's Office reported the death of Ada resident Patrick Archer on November 3 in the following media release:

"On 11-3-2021 at approximately 7:06 p.m., the Allen County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a workplace accident at Ford Motor Company (1155 Bible Rd. Lima, Ohio).

Upon arrival deputies found that the victim, Patrick Archer of Ada, Ohio, was injured by mechanical equipment while working inside the facility and died at the scene. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau and the Allen County Coroner’s Office responded to the facility.

No foul play is suspected but the case remains under investigation."

Mr. & Mrs. Delmar Wells will celebrate 50 years of marriage on Nov. 7, 2021. A luncheon will be held from 1-3 p.m. that day at the LaFayette Congregational Christian Church, 205 W Main St., to celebrate what Karol calls "50 years of fun!"

Del and the former Karol Lynne Contris were married Nov. 7, 1971, at Liberty Chapel Church near LaFayette by the Rev. Marvin Paxton. They built a home on property nearby and raised 4 children, dozens of foster children, and countless international exchange students.