September 15 1948 February 14 2020
Richard Dean Wells, 71, Topeka, Kansas, died peacefully Friday morning, February 14, 2020, at a Topeka Nursing Home. Mr. Wells served in the Navy following high school and was stationed in San Diego, California. After his military service, he went to work for Whelan’s Lumber Company in Topeka and later started his own construction company. In December of 1986 he purchased Northbrook Lumber, Overbrook, Kansas. He was involved in construction for more than 30 years. Survivors include his sons, Dane Wells (Melissa), Overbrook, and Daric Wells (Joni), Berryton; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka, Kansas 66614. Inurnment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Overbrook American Legion, sent in care of the funeral home. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Richard Wells please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Richard Wells September 15 1948 February 14 2020.
Brennan Kevin Family Funeral Home
Death notice for the town of: Topeka, state: Kansas