"What a fitting tribute to a great man. He is the person who single-handely developed the university program for bands during his years at KU."
~ Dr. Willis Rapp, chair of the Kutztown University Department of Music
"You can't sum him up in a sentence or two. He was the one who got me to go back to school, and his influence has continue throughout my life."
~ Kenneth Hoch '84, owner of Hoch Insurance Agency
"Richard Wells would always give of himself and his time way above the call of duty. He did it for the love of the university, students, and music."
~ Rance Block '74, owner of Block Insurance Agency
