Stephen Allen Wells, age 74, of Shiloh, Ill., born July 12, 1946 in Knob Lick, Ky., passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020.

Mr. Wells was a Vietnam veteran, serving in the US Army as a vehicle mechanic. He also had a long career as a track mechanic for the Railroad. Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors where he could carve arrowheads and wood ducks. His favorite pasttime was working on custom cars in " Steve's Rod Shop ."

Surviving are his wife Mary, nee Truttmann, Wells; his daughters Shelly Snider and Melissa (Jesse Hammer) Wells; his mother Evelyn Ratay; his grandsons Brandon (Jenna) Anderson and children Abrea and Aiden; and Brent (Taylor) Anderson and son Reed; sisters Rebecca (Jim) Shimkus, and Nancy (Harry) Nicol; his son, by heart, Andrew (Kim) Bossler and family; and niece and nephews.

In lieu of flowers or memorial donations, consider sharing an act of kindness with a neighbor, friend, or stranger—that's what Steve would like you to do.

Friends may attend a Graveside Service at 11 am, Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Shiloh, where Msgr. Jim Margason will conduct a committal service, and the US Army will render honors.