William G. Wells was born in Libertyville, Illinois during the depression. He attended Libertyville Highschool and went on to graduate law school from the University of Illinois. He then went on to enlist in the Marine Corp. officer training program in Quantico, West Virginia. After graduating he was stationed at the Marine Corp base at camp Pendleton, Oceanside, Ca. He married Sheila Bittman whom is also from Illinois and had two daughters Pamela Wells M.D. and Catherine Wells. Bill loved Northern Wisconsin and taught his daughters to all about fishing and boating. He was a hard worker and really cared that his employees were treated fairly. Fancy suits and cars didn't impress him. He always enjoyed learning and read numerous books.