Robert J. "Bob" Bell, 85, of Lafayette, IN, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2022 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN.
He was born on September 9, 1936 in Cutler, IN to Robert and Freida Bell. After completing his education, he married his former wife, Jacqueline. He later met and married Phyllis Applegate on August 29, 1971 in Lafayette, IN.
Bob worked on the family farm before beginning a 42 year career at Fairfield Manufacturing as a heat treat operator, eventually working his way up to a metallurgical assistant position. Bob enjoyed fishing and spending many vacations in Minnesota catching Northern Pike. He also enjoyed time on his parents and stepsons' farms, working the land. He was an avid Purdue fan; especially the women's basketball team. He enjoyed having breakfast with friends and took joy in sharing a bad joke or two. He liked studying the stock market and making investments. He also enjoyed keeping up with the many family activities and events. He was a loving dad, stepdad, grandfather and great-grandfather.
In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by one sister; two children; two stepsons; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jack Bell.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Friday March 4, 2022 at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens Funeral Chapel with service at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow the service at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.
He was born on September 9, 1936 in Cutler, IN to Robert and Freida Bell. After completing his education, he married his former wife, Jacqueline. He later met and married Phyllis Applegate on August 29, 1971 in Lafayette, IN.
Bob worked on the family farm before beginning a 42 year career at Fairfield Manufacturing as a heat treat operator, eventually working his way up to a metallurgical assistant position. Bob enjoyed fishing and spending many vacations in Minnesota catching Northern Pike. He also enjoyed time on his parents and stepsons' farms, working the land. He was an avid Purdue fan; especially the women's basketball team. He enjoyed having breakfast with friends and took joy in sharing a bad joke or two. He liked studying the stock market and making investments. He also enjoyed keeping up with the many family activities and events. He was a loving dad, stepdad, grandfather and great-grandfather.
In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by one sister; two children; two stepsons; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jack Bell.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Friday March 4, 2022 at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens Funeral Chapel with service at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow the service at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.
Robert J. "Bob" Bell, 85, of Lafayette, IN, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2022 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN.
He was born on September 9, 1936 in Cutler, IN to Robert and Freida Bell. After completing his education, he married his former wife, Jacqueline. He later met and married Phyllis Applegate on August 29, 1971 in Lafayette, IN.
Bob worked on the family farm before beginning a 42 year career at Fairfield Manufacturing as a heat treat operator, eventually working his way up to a metallurgical assistant position. Bob enjoyed fishing and spending many vacations in Minnesota catching Northern Pike. He also enjoyed time on his parents and stepsons' farms, working the land. He was an avid Purdue fan; especially the women's basketball team. He enjoyed having breakfast with friends and took joy in sharing a bad joke or two. He liked studying the stock market and making investments. He also enjoyed keeping up with the many family activities and events. He was a loving dad, stepdad, grandfather and great-grandfather.
In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by one sister; two children; two stepsons; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jack Bell.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Friday March 4, 2022 at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens Funeral Chapel with service at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow the service at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.
He was born on September 9, 1936 in Cutler, IN to Robert and Freida Bell. After completing his education, he married his former wife, Jacqueline. He later met and married Phyllis Applegate on August 29, 1971 in Lafayette, IN.
Bob worked on the family farm before beginning a 42 year career at Fairfield Manufacturing as a heat treat operator, eventually working his way up to a metallurgical assistant position. Bob enjoyed fishing and spending many vacations in Minnesota catching Northern Pike. He also enjoyed time on his parents and stepsons' farms, working the land. He was an avid Purdue fan; especially the women's basketball team. He enjoyed having breakfast with friends and took joy in sharing a bad joke or two. He liked studying the stock market and making investments. He also enjoyed keeping up with the many family activities and events. He was a loving dad, stepdad, grandfather and great-grandfather.
In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by one sister; two children; two stepsons; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jack Bell.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Friday March 4, 2022 at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens Funeral Chapel with service at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow the service at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.
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