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Raymond J. Wells

Raymond J. Wells

KINGSFORD — Raymond J. Wells, 90, of Kingsford, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, at Dickinson County Healthcare System. He was born Jan. 28, 1928, in Phillips, Wis., son of the late Raymond and Florence (Haxton) Wells.

After graduating high school, he attended radio school in Minneapolis. Ray was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and served on the USS L.S.T. 270. He married Bette Hanson on Oct. 1, 1947, at the First Presbyterian Church. Ray worked as a radio announcer and manager in Jacksonville, Ill., for 35 years. They traveled to many different states doing the job he loved. He also worked for WJNR in Iron Mountain. Raymond loved music, old movies, and going for daily rides. Ray was a former member of the Kingsford American Legion Post.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bette; one brother, Ralph Wells; two sisters, Lois Gotz and Marion Lanphier. Ray is survived by his special friends, Larry and Nancy Luthardt and their extended families.

To honor Ray’s request, private family services will be held.

The family extends their deepest appreciation to the ICU staff for respecting Ray’s privacy and honoring his wishes.

Condolences to the family of Raymond Wells may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.

The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.