Steve Wells

Steve Wells entered the world on August 12, 1965, at Russell City Hospital in Russell, KS, to parents Marion “Smokey” Lee Wells and Diana Lynn Mai (Milberger). Growing up in Russell, he graduated from Russell High School in 1983 and pursued his passion for auto mechanics at Salina Vo Tech, inspired by his Grandpa Jake Milberger.

On February 18, 1995, Steve married Melinda Suzanne Keberlein in Russell. He dedicated himself to his community, founding the Keep the Dream Alive initiative and serving 26 years with the City of Russell. His passion, vision, and tireless commitment brought immense joy, especially through his work at the Dream Theatre.

A devoted father and grandfather, Steve adored his grandchildren and cherished every moment spent with them. He had a special love for Halloween and a knack for making people laugh. His enthusiasm for Fireball whiskey was unmatched, and if you ask some board members, they might share a story or two about his legendary antics.

His absence will be profoundly felt, and Halloween won’t be the same without him. However, his legacy will continue to shine in all we do. His dream lives on in each of us, inspiring us to carry forward the spirit he embodied.