Ronald E. Bell Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 11, 2025, at the age of 95, Ronald E. Bell of Kearney, Nebraska passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Willis Bell and Viola Bell (Russell); his sister Bette Horacek (Donald); and his nephew-in-law Tom Rieken. He is survived by: his former wife Louisa "Dea" Kelsy; his wife Pauline E. Callahan; his friend Johnita Horn; his niece Sara Malzacher (Horacek); his nephew Justin Horacek (Jennifer); his nephew Ralph Horacek (Jeanne) of Fullerton; his nieces, Jeri Rieken (Horacek) of Norfolk, Nebraska and Janis Gress (Kurt) of Columbus, Nebraska; and also Maddie Horacek. He is also survived by great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

A memorial has been established in Ron's honor, and kindly suggested to the family for later designation.