Age 68, of West Bloomfield, passed away on March 19, 2011 .Born in Detroit to parents Lauren and Myra Wells. Richard graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.He wouldbecome a marketing manager for I.B.M. Richard became an accomplished author and was able to have four of his books published. An avid U of M football fan and golfer. His greatest love in life was his family. Survived by his loving wife Joan of 46 years .Together they were blessed with twoloving children: David Wells and his wife Mary Campbell and Anne Steinhauer and her husband Matthew. Proud "GrampaNutt" of Eric and Mia.A memorial reception will be held at the Edgewood Country Club, 8399 Commerce Rd, Commerce Twp, MI 48382 on Sunday, April 10, 2011. There will be an open house from 1:00pm 5:00pm, with a service at 3:00pm. Family and friends are invited to attend any part of the afternoon. Memorials may be made to the Special Days Camp 2232 S. Main St, Suite 161 Ann Arbor, MI 48103 www.specialdays.org or Forgotten Harvest 21800 Greenfield Rd. Oak Park, MI 48237 www.forgottenharvest.org