Clyde R. Bell

Clyde R. Bell age 85, of Upper Sandusky and formerly of Marseilles Twp. died on Friday Aug. 1, 2008 at 9:45p.m. in the Fairhaven Health Care Community. He was born on Nov. 10, 1922 in Marseilles Twp. to Merle O. Bell and Emma B. (Naus) Bell. They both preceded him in death. Clyde married Ardena E. James on June 16, 1943 and she survives in Upper Sandusky. Also surviving is a daughter Andra Bell of Upper Sandusky. He is preceded in death by son Allan Bell who died on May 14, 1963. He is also preceded in death by four brothers Chester, Lewis, Robert, Darwin and four sisters Lena Clark, Lucille Johnson, Thelma Haner and his twin sister Clarice Wagner. Clyde attended Marseilles United Methodist Church all of his life. He served on the church council and was a Sunday school teacher for the Gleaner class for many years. He graduated in 1941 from Marseilles High School. Clyde was a WWII Veteran serving in U.S. Marine Corp. He was a member of the former American Legion in Marseilles. Clyde retired as a Marseilles Twp. grain, livestock and dairy farmer. Clyde enjoyed the fruits of his farm labor, serving his country and community. He was elected as a Wyandot County Commissioner for 8 years, Marseilles Twp. Trustee for 8 years and the Marseilles School board for 8 years. Clyde gave of his time and talents to the Wyandot County fair where he has been honored for his dedicated service of over 35 years to the Wyandot County Agricultural Society. His thrill of life has been watching Lady Ram basketball as his daughter Andra coached for 34 years. Clyde also enjoyed watching boys basketball and football. Early in life he played on several baseball and softball leagues. Clyde was a Ohio licensed official where he referred football for 20 years and basketball for 25 years. His hobbies included woodworking, fixing anything that was broken, plowing snow, traveling to the Marseilles coffee clatch every morning, horse shoe pitching, and watching OSU football and basketball and Cincinnati Reds. He looked forward to hunting particular on Thanksgiving Day with family and friends. Clyde was a very proud man who hid his pain but through his affectionate blue eyes you could see his heart felt the death of his son, Allan, but through this experience he always had encouraging words for young athletes. A funeral service will be held on Wed. Aug. 6, 2008 at 10:30a.m. in the Bringman Clark Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Benjamin officiating. Burial will be in the Chandler Cemetery, Marseilles with full Military graveside rites conducted by local veterans. Visitation will be on Tues. Aug. 5, 2008 from 3-8p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wyandot County Fairgrounds, Marseilles United Methodist, or the Wyandot County Home Health in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home 226 E.Wyandot Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. Visit www.bringmanclark.com to extend a condolence, share a memory or view the life tribute video. http://videos.lifetributes.com/25877

Clyde R. Bell

August 1, 2008