Lynn Wells Obituary
Lynn Keith Wells, the son of Nile and Ida (Omvig) Wells, was born on December 15, 1937. He was born and raised in Spirit Lake and continued to live here for the rest of his life.
Growing up, Lynn attended school until the 8th grade and then started working. During his life, Lynn worked in construction, which he thoroughly enjoyed. He specialized in concrete and even had a CB handle name of "Concrete Cowboy".
Lynn had a love for horses including riding and raising them.
Lynn passed away on January 1, 2023 at Accura Healthcare in Spirit Lake.
Those left to cherish his memory include his four children: Pam Bailey; Scott Wells and his wife, Julie; Jon Wells; Tom Wells and his wife, Stacy; brother, Bob Wells; sister, Linda Wells; ten grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; extended family and friends.
Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, Nile and Ida Wells; brothers: Walt, Horace, Nile Jr., Don, Max, and Gary; sisters: Myrtle, Myrna, Ilene, and Mary.
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