Richard Wells Obituary

Marlene and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you as I just learned of Rick's death today, and hope that only the fondest, best memories carry you on in all your days ahead. It has been a long time since I met you both in the late 60s-early 70s when you were part of our young set at WGN. I saw each of you, and Rick's mom, Gloria, daily for years as we all worked at WGN and still carry nothing but pleasant memories of each of you. Yes Rick still has that winning, pleasant smile we all remember. I now know where his next adventure was - WTTW. Everyone liked working with Rick ... and you. It looks like I will keep memories going ... thanks to your sharing the names of his pets. I now now that I need one more pet in my lifetime, and its name will be Snickers. God bless each of you. May life always be good to you.

My deepest condolences, Rich was a great guy and I hope the memories help the family to get through this dark time. I didn't work directly with Rich at WTTW but he always had the time to shoot the breeze for a couple of minutes. I'm sorry for the loss of your love. Manny Garcia

Dear Marlene and family. We are so sorry for your loss. We both enjoyed meeting Rick and remember what a warm and friendly person he was.
God rest his soul and bring comfort and peace to you all.
Andy and Mary Vana

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

It is with great sadness that I hear of your loss, Marlene. Ricky, aka The Fonz, was a great friend to me. At WTTW, his good nature was always a calm in the storm of TV production. For me, he was a source for "another perspective". I have had the privilege to enjoy his efforts and friendship. He will be missed.

Thank you for posting that particular photo of Rick - that's the smile he always had for everyone! I worked with "Fonzie" for many many years at WTTW. He always made my day just by being who he was!
Susan Hutchins

Marlene, while our time to know each other was short, Bob and I so enjoyed your company with breakfasts, dinners and bus rides. We so enjoyed our times with you. Ellen had a great hour with Rich while we did "time-out" at one of the castles. We so enjoyed our time with you both.
God Bless.
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Rick, you had a smile on your face every time I encountered you at WTTW, the happiest guy at the company and a constant reminder not to take our selves or our job too seriously. Keep smilin', J.Davies

Rick, may you rest in peace. Thank you for giving me the pleasure of working with you. My condolences to your family. Sincerely, Yvonne Davis Illinois

R.K was such a great guy. He was fun to work with and talk to. He will truly be missed.

I am so sorry to hear about "Fonzie" as we lovingly called him here at WTTW. He was an AWSOME tech and wonderful human being. May he rest in peace and my thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family!

Rick was a long-time pond customer of ours. He was always so upbeat and pleasant. He will surely be missed. Our prayers and best wishes go out to Marlene and family. Tom and Jill Koza and Tom's Pond Service, Inc. and Staff

I am So sorry for your loss/WTTW co-worker

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.