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Emil J. Wells, age 93, a retired captain of the Manitowoc Fire Department,
passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday afternoon, June 28, 2008, at the Palms Nursing and Rehabilitation home in Corpus Christi, Texas, of complications from pneumonia.
Mr. Wells was born on Oct. 15, 1914, in Winnepeg, Manitoba, Canada, a son of the late Christian and Charlotte (Schneider) Wells, both of whom preceded him in death. He married the former Mary E. Ziarnik at St Mary's Church in Manitowoc, on Sept. 4, 1937. Emil and Mary celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in 2007.
Emil worked as a guard for the Manitowoc Shipyards in the late 1930s. Emil was appointed to the Manitowoc Fire Department on Feb. 16, 1942. He was promoted to lieutenant on May 1, 1953, and to the position of captain on May 16, 1963. He retired as captain after 29 years. After retirement, he worked for Schaus & Sons in Manitowoc. Emil was known to many of his friends and acquaintances as The Colonel. He moved to Corpus Christi, Texas, with his wife, Mary, 17 years ago.
His family remembers him for his quick, colorful wit and clever mind. Throughout his life he maintained an interest in history, art and politics. He enjoyed music; fishing; painting; drawing; leatherwork; jewelry; and writing. He was a dedicated family man. (Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by two children: Richard C. and Patricia Wells; and four brothers.
He will be cremated, and burial is pending at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc, WI.

Emil heiratete Ziarnick, Mary E. am 4 Sep 1937. Mary wurde geboren am 12 Jul 1916 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA; gestorben am 26 Mrz 2013 in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, USA; wurde beigesetzt in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

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Robert "Bob" J. Wells, age 72, a loving father, grandpa, partner and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by his beloved family.
Bob was born on October 12, 1942 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Emil Jack Wells and Mary Ziarnik Wells. After graduating from Lincoln High School, Bob majored as a machinist at Manitowoc Vocational Tech and went to work at Great Lakes Tooling. Early in his career, he was an Assistant Manager in the sporting goods department for Shopko in Green Bay, WI and worked for Paragon Electric in Two Rivers, WI for many years as a Tool & Die Maker, later becoming Paragon Union President. Bob served the community as a police officer for the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department and also owned and operated a sporting goods store in Manitowoc.
In 1984, Bob moved to New Mexico where he was General Manager at Miniature Machine Company. Bob later owned and operated a sporting goods store and worked as a security officer. Bob was a master gunsmith, leathersmith, antique gun restorer, firearms expert and craftsman. Bob had a high work ethic, was resourceful, and took pride in his craftsmanship. Bob’s work and expertise in his craft was highly regarded and sought after by his peers. Bob had a passion for adventure and traveling. Starting in his late teens, Bob enjoyed his numerous trips “Out West” and “kicking dirt” looking for old relics. Bob loved the “Old West,” desert, mountains, and the exploration of historical sites. Bob reveled in anything history related. Bob was a knowledgeable and highly intelligent historian throughout his life. Bob’s family and friends all say his knowledge was beyond extraordinary. Bob was tough, adventurous, brave, thoughtful, compassionate, understanding, intelligent, talented, humorous, straightforward and loved his family. His hobbies included studying anything history related, reading, war and western movies, music, old country, bluegrass, Cajun, and gospel, family history/genealogy, gun shows and the outdoors. Bob was a member of the New Mexico Gun Collectors Association.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Emil Jack Wells and Mary Ziarnik Wells, sister, Patricia Ann Wells and brother, Richard C. Wells. Bob is survived by his beloved daughter, Deanne P. Wells, two cherished grandchildren, Amanda Mathews and her husband, Harley and Michael Laurel, devoted life partner of 33 years, Sue Kasten, dearly loved step-daughter, Amy Shoge and her husband, Richard Shoge and their daughter, Maya.
Bob’s family would like to give a special thank you to all of the nurses and doctors at Presbyterian Hospital for their care and love.
A celebration of life was held on August 5, 2015 on Sandia Crest in the Sandia Mountains in Albuquerque, NM. Cremation has taken place and burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc, WI at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Mexico-newmexico.wish.org or Make-A-Wish Wisconsin-Wisconsin.wish.org.
Bob leaves us with an emptiness that can never be replaced, but his quick witted sense of humor, knowledge and love for his family will keep his memory alive for eternity. One of Bob’s favorite quotes was from the movie, “The Shootist.” “I won’t be wronged. I won’t be insulted. I won’t be laid a-hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” ~ John Wayne

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Two Girls Run Into Street; One Killed Patricia Ann Wells Fatally Injured by Car…
Two six year old girls ran into the path of an automobile near their homes in the 1500 block of Grand Avenue about 5:50 p.m. Friday.
One was fatally hurt and the other suffered less serious injuries.
The victim was Patricia Ann Wells, daughter of City Fireman and Mrs. Emil Wells of 1521 Grand Ave. She died at Holy Family Hospital at 6:30 p.m. of a skull fracture, broken collarbone and internal injuries.
Her playmate, Christine Chermak, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Chermak of ____ Grand Ave., was hospitalized with shock and multiple bruises and ___sions. She was expected to be discharged later Saturday.
Driver’s Report
The driver, Melvin J. Orth, ______, told city police he was westbound on Grand Avenue and did not see the girls rushing until they were both in front of his car. He applied the brakes but was not able to stop in time.
Police said the girls were running from the north to the south side of the street.
Orth reportedly stopped his car about 15 feet from the point of impact.
Coroner, Dr. Theodore Teitgen, reported that the two girls had been playing in the street and were warned by one of their mothers to stay off it shortly before the accident. He indicated there would be no inquest…
Funeral Monday.
Funeral services for the Wells child will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Urbanek-Schlei Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Henry Lutz officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born here Sept. __, 1961, daughter of Emil and Mary ___ Wells. She would have entered the second grade at St. Andrew ___ next fall.
Surviving in addition to her parents are two brothers, Robert and Richard at home; her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Tillie ____ and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Charlotte
Wells of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday until the time of service Monday. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 12, 1958 P. 1