Richmond “Dick” T. Bell, 75 of Huntley died peacefully, September 2, 2018 at Centegra Hospital in Huntley.
Visitation will be on Sunday, September 9, 2018 from 9am until 12:00 with a service at 11:00am all at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Save the Children.
Rich was born September 11, 1942 in Highland Park, Illinois the son of Richmond and Winona (Johnston) Bell. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin and was a true Badger Fan. He married Esther R. Ettinger on November 13, 1966. He worked as a high school psychologist for School District 214, Elk Grove Village until his retirement in 2001. He was very active in the Sun City Community where he and Esther have lived since 2001. He was a clarinet player with the band, an avid tennis player and also headed up the Spiritual Health Club of Sun City. Rich had a passion for camping, traveling and sports. Every Spring they would travel to Golf Shores, Alabama to play tennis. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Esther, his children, Mark (Peggy) Bell, Jeremy (Willa) Bell, grandchildren, Brennan, Matthew, Marin and Amelia. He is also survived by his two sisters, Nona (Glenn) Wilson, Ruth (Phill) Frankenberger and brother-in-law, Jack Gibbs. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister Francenia Gibbs.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to all of the doctors, nurses and staff at Centegra that took such great care of him. For that they are grateful.
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Rich, you were a true inspiration to me in the Spirituality Club and so wonderful to have as a friend in band. I wish I could have beaten you at least once in Pickleball?
My wife, Berty, and I are so sad to hear what has happened. We can't imagine what you're going through.
Our deepest sympathy to the Bell family. I(Doris) have many memories from our years at Elk Grove High School. Before I began teaching there, I typed up many of His psychological reports. He was an important member of our team teaching program. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss. We loved Grandpa Bell and he will be missed.