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Bruce M. Bell

August 18, 1950 - December 9, 2023

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Bruce M. Bell, 73, of Lincoln passed away December 9, 2023. Born August 18, 1950, in Chanute, KS to Kenneth and Berniece (Watkins) Bell.

Bruce worked for Goodyear and was a former police officer. He was a member of the Snake River Falls Sportsman Club in Valentine, NE. An avid fisherman, hunter, and outdoorsman, Bruce loved yardwork, gardening, and the mountains of Colorado and Wyoming.

Family members include his daughter Jennifer Bell, Lincoln; sister Barbara Ann Thoms, Hughson, CA; several nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Charlene, and sister Patricia Wiese.

Visitation with family present will be Friday, December 15, 2023, from 1-2:30 pm at Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street.

Graveside service: 3:00 pm Friday, December 15, 2023, Fairview Cemetery, 84th & Adams St.

Memorials to the family.

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Services

December15

Visitation

1:00 pm-2:30 pm CST

Roper & Sons Midtown Chapel

4300 O St.
Lincoln, NE 68510

(402) 476-1225
December15

Graveside

3:00 pm CST

Fairview Cemetery

84th & Adams St., Lincoln, Nebraska

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December 16, 2023

My parents were longtime friends with Bruce’s parents, Kenny and Bernice. They were such wonderful people! Bruce and I shared our love of horses as kids. He also loved to hunt and would share pheasants with my mom to prepare for us. I am sad to learn of his passing.

– Pat Mays Schulz
December 14, 2023

My condolences to the Bell family. My pleasure to have known him and graduated with him. He was a great guy! Merrie Peterson Busch. Phoenix

– Merrie Peterson Busch
December 12, 2023

So glad we found each other and thanks for the memories, Bruce Michael. I am grateful you are no longer in pain. I will miss our daily talks and your “presence”.  Love you. Rest In Peace Bunny

– Katie Bell
December 12, 2023

Great memories! A special trip to Estes Park, also to see the Native American Teepees, and so many great times at the Ox Yoke Guest Ranch, hunting with Bernie, and great times with the entire family. Bruce was a very special friend and will be missed.

– Bernie and Candi Homan
December 12, 2023

To many memories to recount and some can never be seen in print. The best of best lifetime friend.

– Arthur Solko

Obituaries & Services

  • Funeral Service

Rogene Isaacson

  • Monday, December 15 at 10:00 AM
  • Peace Lutheran Church
1/10
  • Memorial Services

Song Sil Watson

  • Monday, December 15 at 11:00 AM
  • South Chapel
2/10
  • Memorial Services

Carl Jensen

  • Tuesday, December 16 at 11:00 AM
  • Midtown Chapel
3/10
  • Memorial Services

Kaitlin Elizabeth Crouch

  • Wednesday, December 17 at 11:00 AM
  • South Chapel
4/10
  • Funeral Service

Ronald Kent Owen

  • Wednesday, December 17 at 1:00 PM
  • Metcalf Chapel
5/10
  • Memorial Services

Coleen J. Seng

  • Saturday, December 20 at 11:00 AM
  • First United Methodist Church
6/10
  • Memorial Services

David Paul Burden

  • Saturday, December 20 at 1:00 PM
  • South Chapel
7/10
  • Memorial Services

Verla Ann Liggett (Beltz) Schenk

  • Monday, December 22 at 10:30 AM
  • Capitol View Seventh-day Adventist Church
8/10
  • Celebration of Life

George L. Lamphear

  • Saturday, January 03 at 2:00 PM
  • Isles Reception Hall
9/10
  • Celebration of Life

Franklin Ellsworth Gaines

  • Saturday, January 10 at 12:00 PM
  • Isles Reception Hall
10/10
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