Industry veteran Mike Wells died Sept. 11, 2025, in Duluth, Minnesota. He was 83 years
old.
Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Wells graduated from Purdue University with both a
mechanical engineering and economics degree. While pursuing a law degree at George
Washington University in 1967, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He continued to serve
in the Army Reserves until 1972.
After being honourably discharged, he moved back to Kenosha began his career at Frank L. Wells Co. He was involved in purchasing, sales and the development of systems.
Mike Wells was promoted to the position of vice president and, upon the death of Bob Wells, was elected president of the company.
In 1980, he bought the company Eleven States so the business could enter the upholstery industry with zig zag springs, a new line the company produced. That same year, Frank L. Wells Co. started working with Max Schreiner GmbH & CO. KG
but only sold products from Eleven States. In 2001, Max Schreiner became the full agent
for all products from Frank L. Wells.
In addition to all his years of work, Mike Wells donated much of his time to boards, charities, such as the Kenosha Recognition Association, 306 Club, Kenosha Area Business Alliance, Kemper Center, and Kenosha Savings & Loan Bank. He also mentored others.
