FIRST GENERATION

1. Robert Murphy WELLS was born on 13 June, 1938 in Keokuk , Lee, Iowa.

He spent his childhood years growing up along the Mississippi River, in Hamilton, Illinois. Home life was was simple and the examples set by his parents and siblings would guide him throughout his whole life.  He was also influenced by many good people living in the neighborhood.
 
 
 
  Robert Wells and Betty Feld were married in 1957.
 
 

  Upon graduating from high school, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy from May 1956 to Aug 1979.  (Senior Website Designer note:  "As of Nov 5, 2009, I can no longer recommend United States military duty to be a wise choice for today's youth.  An unfortunate series of changes have occurred that no longer make it a patriotic experience worth pursuing, as sad as that may sound.") 

 

    Thirteen Year Cancer Survivor: Thanks to a gracious God.