Wallace E. Wells “Gene”

Passed away peacefully, January 17, 2016. Age 91. Beloved husband of the late Lois Mae (nee Stoeckl) and the late Charlotte (nee Winans). Dear father of Linda (Terry) Bruss, and Becky Wells. Step-father of Robert (Gabrielle Boehm) Kocen and Jeff (Linda) Kocen. Loving grandpa of Jenny (Greg) Bennett, Sarrah (Marty) Hagedorn, Keith Bruss, Scott (Gina) Kocen, Kristen Kocen, James Kocen, Katherine Kocen, and Julia Kocen. Dear great-grandpa of Madison Bennett, Matthew Moulton, Leilani Hagedorn, and Oscar Hagedorn. Also loved by many friends.

Gathering at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, WI, Wednesday, January 20th, 4-6:45PM. Memorial Service 7PM.

Gene was a proud Veteran of WWII. He was also a passionate Jazz musician having played in The Tommy Sheridan Quartet.

Gene's family would like to thank the staff at Harbour House and West Allis Memorial Hospital for their exceptional care.