Elmer L. BELL, Jr.

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• Census: 1940, Living with parents in Joliet, Will Co., Illinois

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Elmer L. Bell, Jr., age 81, passed away on April 15, 2015. He was born in Joliet and was a lifelong area resident.

After high school, Elmer was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies to play professional baseball. He honorably served his country in the US Army stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He earned a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University and a Master's Degree from Northern Illinois University. As the first Athletic Director of the College of St. Francis, Elmer designed and built their first baseball diamond, currently the JCA Varsity field. His lifelong love of baseball and his passion for coaching and teaching, inspired players to excel in sports and throughout their lives. Teams Elmer coached include: Troy, Laraway, Joliet East, Arizona State University, College of St. Francis, June's Camp and various summer teams.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Janet (Duckmanton) Bell.

Elmer was truly a generous and loving person, and is survived by five children, Scott (Deanne), Gerry (Don), Cris (Jeannie), Bill (Anne) Bell and Judie (Mike) Cottrell; six grandchildren, Marissa, Tony, Lindy, Brionne, Alexa and Zak Bell; and great-grandson, Jesse Bell. Elmer is preceded in death by brother, Robert Bell; and parents, Elmer, Sr. and Angela (Kezerle) Bell. Per Elmer's request, cremation rites have been accorded and arranged by Fred C. Dames Funeral Home. A private service was held for immediate family

Family/Spouse: Janet DUCKMANTON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1910, Living with parents in Channahon, Will Co., Illinois
• Census: 1920, Living with parents in Joliet, Will Co., Illinois
• Census: 1930, Living with parents in Joliet, Will Co., Illinois
• Census: 1940, Living in Joliet, Will Co., Illinois

Elmer married Angela K. KEZERLE before 1934. Angela was born on 15 Feb 1909 in Slovakia; died on 21 May 1975 in Joliet, Will Co., Illinois ; was buried in Saint Mary Nativity Cemetery, Crest hill, Will Co., Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1940, Living with husband in Joliet, Will Co., Illinois