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Elmer L. BELL, Jr.

Male 1933 - 2015  (81 years)


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  • Name Elmer L. BELL  [2] 
    • 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
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    Suffix Jr. 
    Birth 10 May 1933  Joliet, Will Co., Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1940  Living with parents in Joliet, Will Co., Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Death 15 Apr 2015  Joliet, Will Co., Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Cremation Woodlawn Memorial Park I, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Person ID I80300  Main Tree
    Last Modified 31 Jan 2022 

    Father Elmer L. BELL,   b. 27 Feb 1910, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Nov 1972, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Mother Angela K. KEZERLE,   b. 15 Feb 1909, Slovakia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 May 1975, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 66 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Marriage Bef 1934 
    Family ID F32308  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Janet DUCKMANTON 
    Family ID F32310  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Jan 2016 

  • Sources 
    1. [S02329] Find A Grave Website.

    2. [S5731] 1940 Census Joliet, Will County, Illinois.


  

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