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Steven Wells
STEVEN J. WELLS
Marion
Steven J. Wells, 70, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Ariz. A celebration of life with family and close friends will be planned at a later date.
Steve was born Oct. 3, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Bobby and Joyce Wells. He graduated from Marion High School and went on to own United Insurance Agencies for over 40 years. Steve and Debbie married Oct. 3, 1980. God blessed them with 41 years of love and happiness. Steve had a strong faith in the Lord and led numerous mission trips throughout his life. Steve touched many lives and was revered by all who knew and loved him. After retirement, he split his time between Marion, Iowa, and Scottsdale, Ariz.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie; three sons, Brian (Kelie) Bemisdarfer, Robert Wells and Scott (Dorothy) Bemisdarfer; six grandchildren, Ava, Cole, Ryder, Braxton, Ella and Brylee; and six siblings, Mart (Roger), Pat (Lyle), Jayne (Gary), Randy (Linda), Susan, Rosalie (Terry) and Sue (Jerry).
Steve had a fortunate and blessed life and will be greatly missed.
Please share a memory of Steve at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
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