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Palatine fire trustee Richard Wells dies at 59

Richard A. Wells, a trustee on the Palatine Rural Fire Protection District board, died unexpectedly Oct. 19, officials said this week.

Well, 59, of Inverness, is survived by his wife Laura, and children Brittany, Lindsay, Jennifer and Matthew.

"Richard's family is in our thoughts and prayers," Palatine Township Supervisor Sharon Langlotz-Johnson said in a news release. "We so appreciate his dedication through his service as a trustee; he is gone far too soon."

Due to his sudden passing, resumes are being accepted from individuals interested in serving the remainder of Wells' three-year term on the fire board. The term began on April 27 this year and will end on April 27, 2018.

Resumes must be emailed to sljohnson@palatinetownship.com by Nov. 5. Applicants must live within the Palatine Rural Fire Protection District.

For more information, call the township at (847) 358-6700.

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