Ryan Wells Obituary
Ryan W. Wells, 26, of Langdon, ND, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, near Langdon. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Langdon. Visitation will be held at the church for one hour before the time of service.
Ryan Wayne Wells was born December 12, 1997, in Redlands, CA, to Kellie Steere. He grew up in Yucaipa, CA, and moved to Langdon in 2012. Ryan enjoyed playing football for the Langdon Cardinals and graduated in 2016. For the past seven years he has worked for Chris Mikkelsen in Langdon. Things he enjoyed were snowboarding, tubing, chess, pool, cornhole, and spending time with family, friends, and his dogs.
He is survived by his significant partner, Emily Bratlie of Langdon; parents: Kellie and Thomas Wells of Milton, ND, and Donald Ritchie of Anchorage, AK; sisters Rebekah Wells and Lyndsey (Sid) Smith; other siblings: Aleigha (Dylan) Tolliver, Christian and Cano DeLaCruz; cousins: Shiekay, Tawny, Nick, and Paul; Grandma Lori McCarver and Gpa Pete. Preceding him in death was his grandmother, Rebecca Steere, and grandfather Wayne Hyles.
He will be missed by all his loved ones and friends.
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623 9th Avenue PO Box 284, Langdon, ND 58249
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