Obituary

Samuel Lee Bell, 82, of Wolcottville died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at his residence.

He was born January 1, 1938, in Wolcottville to Samuel R. and Winona (Brown) Bell.

He served in the National Guard for eight years.

On July 15, 1960, in Avilla he married Joyce M. Petrie. They would have celebrated their 60th anniversary in a week.

Mr. Bell was a farmer and owner of Bell Gardens near Wolcottville.

He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Wolcottville.

Surviving are his wife, Joyce M. Bell of Wolcottville; a daughter, Lisa (Joe) Reed of Wolcottville; two sons, Kirk (Terri) Bell of Kendallville, and Bryan (Kerri) Bell of Cromwell; five grandchildren, DJ Reed, Samantha Harness, Nathan Bell, Jessica Bell, and Preston Dingess; a step grandson, Kyle Hatmaker; two great-grandsons, Noah Harness and Chance Harness; two step great-grandchildren, Isaiah Hatmaker and Kersten Hatmaker; a sister, Jeannie (Stan) Tropp of Wolcottville; and a brother, Daryl (Sharon) Bell of Kendallville.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, James Bell and Jack Bell; and three sisters, Bonnie Bell, Della Rhinesmith, and Donna Newcomb.

A private funeral service will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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