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Morgan G Wells

Birth	:	27 Jul 1934 Minden, Kearney County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	17 May 2020 Kearney County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Axtell, Kearney County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.4870000, -99.1235000
Description	:	Morgan Wells, 85 years of age, of Axtell, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020, at his home. He was born on July 27, 1934, to Dale and Ethel (Elm) Wells in Minden, Nebraska. He grew up on the family farm near Axtell and attended Axtell Community School. He graduated with the class of 1952, and during his high school years he was active in all sports, receiving many awards, including being State Football Champions. Morgan attended college at UNL to play football and was a member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity.... Read More	Morgan Wells, 85 years of age, of Axtell, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020, at his home. He was born on July 27, 1934, to Dale and Ethel (Elm) Wells in Minden, Nebraska. He grew up on the family farm near Axtell and attended Axtell Community School. He graduated with the class of 1952, and during his high school years he was active in all sports, receiving many awards, including being State Football Champions. Morgan attended college at UNL to play football and was a member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity. His sophomore year, he transferred to Kearney State Teacher’s College to play football for the Lopers. In 1955, Morgan was united in marriage to Shirley Thurston and to this union 3 children were born: Sheree, Scott and Stacy. In 1957, Morgan was inducted into the United States Army and was stationed in Olympia, Washington for two years. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Axtell where he spent his life farming, first with his dad, then with his son, and grandson. Morgan loved sports, whether he was playing, coaching, or watching his children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren. He was an avid golfer, bridge player, coin collector and Nebraska football fan. Throughout his life, Morgan was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, ushering and serving on the board. He was also a Board Member of the Axtell CO-OP. In 1975, he was elected to the Board of Directors for the First National Bank in Minden, (First Bank and Trust Co.) where he served for 43½ years. Morgan married Connie (Cole) Luke of Kearney in 1987. The couple lived in Axtell and were married for nine years until Connie’s death. Morgan will be remembered for his fun, generous personality. He enjoyed teasing, joking, betting on everything, as well as “flipping a quarter” with anyone that would play. He loved his family and friends, and treasured their time together. He enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest! He was preceded in death by: his parents; two wives: Shirley and Connie; and his son, Scott. Morgan is survived by: his daughters Sheree Bacus of Lincoln (Brad Regier); and Stacy Osborn of Kearney (Jim Linder); daughter-in-law, Celeste Wells of Axtell; five grandchildren: Matt Wells and his wife, Sara of Axtell; Brandt Bacus and his wife, Mandy of Scottsdale, AZ; Michelle Jura and her husband, Dusty of Axtell; Jared Bacus and his wife, Anya of Phoenix, AZ; and James Osborn of Kearney; 11 great-grandchildren: Nolan, Adelyn and Harrison Wells; Yale and Hoyt Bacus; Eva, Jude and Eli Jura; and Hanna and Lincoln Bacus. Additional survivors include: Chuck Bacus of Lincoln; sister-in-law, Linda Hellman of Denver, CO; brother-in-law, Bill Thurston of Kearney; nieces: Stephanie Hellman, Mindy (Pierre) Hellman and Casey Piper, all of CO; nephews: Craig (Kim) and Todd (Cheryl) Thurston of Kearney; and special caregivers: Kay Nelson, Liza Miller, Joanne Barwick and Dana Petit. A special thank you to all the Hospice staff for their excellent care: Dawn, Tami and Kelly.

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Morgan G Wells's memorial is located at: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Axtell, Kearney County, USA.
When did Morgan G Wells death?
Morgan G Wells death on 17 May 2020 in Kearney County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.4870000
Longitude: -99.1235000

Family Members:

Parent

Dale Wells

(1911 - 1981)

Ethel Elm Wells

(1913 - 2005)

Spouse

Shirley A Thurston Wells

(1934 - 1976)

Connie Ruth Cole Wells

(1939 - 1996)

Children

Scott Morgan Wells

(1957 - 2011)

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Coordinate: 40.4870000, -99.1235000

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