1942
Eugene
2015
Eugene A. &Quot;Gene&Quot; Bell
September 6, 1942 — December 10, 2015
Eugene A. "Gene" Bell entered his eternal home on Thursday, December 10, 2015.
Gene was born September 6, 1942 in Columbus, Nebraska to Fred and Rose (Reinke) Bell. He attended District #44 school and Kramer High School in Columbus. Gene served in the U.S. Marines from October 1960 - October 1964. He was stationed in the Philippines, Thailand, Hawaii and Japan. On May 1, 1969 he met and married Sharon L. Fry in Burwell, Nebraska. Gene lived his entire life in Platte County where he worked as a carpenter and mason. In his retirement, Gene enjoyed woodcarving and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
He is survived by:
Wife of 46 years: Sharon Bell of Columbus, NE
Step-Daughter: Shari Johnston-Story of Arvada, CO
Step-Son: Troy Johnston, Sr. of Wilcox, AZ
Brother: Merlyn (Barbara) Bell of Columbus, NE
Brother: Delane (Mary) Bell of Sequim, WA
Brother: Don (Ann) Bell of Monroe, NE
He was preceded in death by:
Parents: Fred and Rose Bell
Brother: Gary Bell
Brother: Fred Bell, Jr.
Grandparents: John and Katherine (Miller) Bell
Grandparents: Charles and Louise (Benning) Reinke
Gene was born September 6, 1942 in Columbus, Nebraska to Fred and Rose (Reinke) Bell. He attended District #44 school and Kramer High School in Columbus. Gene served in the U.S. Marines from October 1960 - October 1964. He was stationed in the Philippines, Thailand, Hawaii and Japan. On May 1, 1969 he met and married Sharon L. Fry in Burwell, Nebraska. Gene lived his entire life in Platte County where he worked as a carpenter and mason. In his retirement, Gene enjoyed woodcarving and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
He is survived by:
Wife of 46 years: Sharon Bell of Columbus, NE
Step-Daughter: Shari Johnston-Story of Arvada, CO
Step-Son: Troy Johnston, Sr. of Wilcox, AZ
Brother: Merlyn (Barbara) Bell of Columbus, NE
Brother: Delane (Mary) Bell of Sequim, WA
Brother: Don (Ann) Bell of Monroe, NE
He was preceded in death by:
Parents: Fred and Rose Bell
Brother: Gary Bell
Brother: Fred Bell, Jr.
Grandparents: John and Katherine (Miller) Bell
Grandparents: Charles and Louise (Benning) Reinke
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