Ronald Arthur Wells

February 13, 1952 — February 3, 2025

Today we honor the life of Ronald Arthur Wells. He is forever loved by his family and friends and will be forever missed.

Ron was born in Soap Lake, Washington on February 13, 1952 to Arthur and Dorothy Wells. The Wells clan moved back to Cass Lake after he was born. He graduated from Cass Lake High School in 1970. He graduated from culinary school in Staples, MN and became a chef, first at Mr. Steak in Grand Forks, ND. According to his brothers, this was a very interesting and fun time in his life. He moved to Laporte, MN to start his own restaurant. He also helped work the family restaurant, Dot's 371 Cafe in Cass Lake, MN throughout the years. Ron moved to Minneapolis, MN to try his luck as a chef there. This is where he met his first wife Cindy. They moved to Nevis, MN and Ron became the go to guy at L&M fleet for many years. He also worked for the county garage.

Melissa Mae Wells was born to Ron and Cindy Wells in 1986. Ron and Cindy built the house they lived in and enjoyed building a homestead there. Cindy's tragic car accident in 1994, left a scar on Ron's heart that only God could heal.

In 2008, Ron met the love of his life Theresa (TC). They lived in Akeley, MN and enjoyed 15 years of marriage. They truly enjoyed life together, raising grand kids, enjoying big bonfires with friends and family, and working around the homestead. Ron loved Theresa and was never the same after she passed away October 9, 2023.

Ron is survived by his daughter Melissa (Mike) Williams; Cindy's sons David (Cindy) Doris, Jeremy (Chrissy) Doris, and Chad Doris; Theresa's sons Ricky Cutter and Casey (Jessica) Cutter; Brandon (Lindsey) Fransen and Cody (Chyanne Sullinger) Fransen who he will always consider his sons. His brothers Jack Wells (Mary), Ken Wells, Richard Wells (Suzanne), Jerry Wells (Debbie); his sister Judi Wells; brothers-in-law Lawrence (DeeAnn) Hayes and Jimmy (Pat) Hayes; sisters-in-law Betty Wells, Joan Houchin, Kathy (Ray) Sauer; grandchildren Abby (Avery) Doris-Bingham, Amber Doris, Riley Doris, Austin Doris, Nevaeh Cutter, Harlee Doris, Shelby Doris, Gavin Cutter, and Vincent Cutter, and many nieces and nephews.

Ron was preceded in death by his wife TC , Cindy Wells, his parents Arthur and Dorothy Wells, TC's parents Jim and Deloris Hayes, his sister Linda Wells, his brother Larry Wells, sister-in-law Mary Wells, his granddaughter Kaite Doris, and many cherished friends and family.

Ron loved the Lord and his family most of all. He was an active member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, where he served as an Elder for the last 7 years. Ron also loved being engaged in different activities around the church. He enjoyed spending time with those closest to him. He would help anyone, given the opportunity. He loved to laugh, even if he always messed up his jokes. He enjoyed the annual fishing trips with the Wells boys every Labor Day weekend, but fishing, not so much. He went to spend time with his brothers more than anything else. He would not miss it for the world, even through his illness. Ron loved gardening with his wife TC. Ron and TC enjoyed harvesting and canning the fruits of their labor. Everyone loved their pickled beets, carrots, and dilly beans! Ron always kept busy working on the homestead and putzing around with a project started but never finished. He seldom traveled far from home, spending time with family was his favorite pastime.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Thursday, February 13, 2025 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Akeley, MN. Visitation is for 1 hour prior to the service.

Arrangements by the Cease Family Funeral Home of Park Rapids and Nevis, MN.