Wells married Clara Gertrude Wahl on 28 Jul 1906 in Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio, USA. Clara (daughter of Peter Wahl and Magdalena Letzelter) was born on 21 May 1884 in Monroe County, Ohio, USA; died on 30 Mar 1966 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Edgar William Penwell was born on 23 Sep 1907 in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio, USA; died on 20 Dec 1989 in Illinois, USA.
2. Francis Willard Penwell was born on 31 Oct 1909 in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio, USA; died on 25 Aug 1910 in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio, USA.
3. Helen Marie Penwell was born on 1 Jun 1913 in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio, USA; died on 16 Jul 1997 in Penn Yan, Yates County, New York, USA.
4. Udell Edward Penwell was born on 8 Mar 1917 in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio, USA; died on 10 May 1979 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA.
5. Frederick Joseph Penwell was born on 12 Jun 1924 in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio, USA; died on 30 Dec 1998 in Ohio, USA.