John “Kevin” Bell, 65, passed away at 7:25 pm on Monday, July 6, 2020 at his home with his wife at his side.
He was born on February 23, 1955 in Wood River, IL, the son of Merle “Pat” Bell and Marjorie Bell (nee March). Kevin married Donna Bextermueller on June 5, 1976 in West Alton, MO.
Kevin was an avid NASCAR fan. He was also a history buff and loved watching The Smithsonian channel and working on his word search puzzles.
He is survived by his wife Donna and three daughters, Brandi (Cody) Morgan of Moscow Mills, MO; Dawn (Nicholas) Frehner of Royse City, TX; Celeste (Jake Sikes) Wood of St. Charles, MO; one brother, Thad (Meg) Bell of Lees Summit, MO; Seven grandsons, PFC Seth Morgan USMC (19), Asa Frehner (17), Garrett Frehner (15), Landon Wood (15), Wyatt Morgan (14), Kale Sikes (10), and Graeme Sikes (2); 13 Nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials may be made to the
American Cancer Society.