Obituary of Robert Bell

Robert D. Bell Age 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Marjorie (nee Sullivan); daughter, Sharon (Rick) Fox; son, Greg (Sue) Bell; six grandchildren, Dan, Mark and Lauren Fox; Nick, Sean and Caty Bell; brother, Elmer (Janet) Bell; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary and Mike Hermsen; and numerous nieces, nephews and dear cousin, Peggy Karstens. Preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Angela (nee Kezerle) Bell. Bob was born and raised in Joliet, and graduated from Joliet Central High School and Northern Illinois University. He retired in 2004 as Controller of Rose Packing in Barrington, IL. Bob loved playing the piano, musicals, video poker, traveling, watching his grandchildren grow to the amazing individuals they are now, and his St. Bernard dogs. He will be greatly missed. Funeral Services for Robert D. Bell will be Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 9:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet to Holy Family Catholic Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to the Alzheimer's Association or Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com