Gary Bell

Gary Bell

May 18, 1943 - June 25, 2017

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Gary V. Bell, 74, of Platteville, died on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Southwest Health Center, Platteville.  Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m. (Noon), Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville.  Deacon Bill Bussan will officiate.  Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville.  Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.  Memorials may be made to the Gary V. Bell Memorial Fund.  Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com

Gary was born on May 18, 1943 in Platteville, Wisconsin, son of Chester and Florence (Vine) Bell. He was united in marriage to Lynn Casper on December 14, 1974 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Cuba City.  He graduated from Platteville High School and later from UW-Platteville, where he played football.  Gary played football for the Madison Mustangs after college. Gary worked for Wausau Insurance Company.  Gary then became an auctioneer and owned Chester K. Bell Real Estate Auction and Appraisal for many years.  Gary always liked a good meal, especially a good steak.  Gary especially enjoyed spending time with his wife, Lynn, and family.

Gary is survived by his wife, Lynn, son, Jason (special friend, Loretta Powers) Bell all of Platteville; two grandsons, Jacob and Joshua Bell; two brothers, Geoff (Laurie) Bell and Bart Bell all of Ann Arbor, MI; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Florence Bell and father and mother-in-law, Joe and Vi Casper.

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Jody Hinkins
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Rest in Peace Gary. Thoughts and prayers to Lynn, Jason and the grandsons. You will be missed. Auctions will never be the same.
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William J. Dennis, Jr. "Denny"
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Gary was born across Cedar Street two months after I was. We played together; we went to Lab School together; we went to high school together; we went to college together; we played football together for over seven years; we enjoyed an adjacent bar stool more times than I can remember. Gary stayed in Platteville; I did not. We no longer spent much time together. But Gary always was a special person. That we will never have the opportunity to rehash old times or even current events is very sad. My best to Lynn and Jason.
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Scott Wright
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I am sorry to hear of your loss. Gary did not know how to say no. If there was a charity auction or a way that he could help a community then Gary was always there to help where and when he could. I always enjoyed him coming into my place of business and talking about a range of things and stories he had to tell. Thoughts and prayers to your family.
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Lori Droessler
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Deepest sympathies to Lynn and Jason. Gary was an amazing person and a respected business man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Michael and Rhonda Viney
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Dear Lynn and Jason: We were so sad to hear of Gary's death. We hold dear in our memories those times we saw you and him at the Ticket and shared stories and laughs about Platteville. He was always so welcoming and supportive whenever we saw you. May your memories of times spent together offer support as you experience sorrow from his loss. Mick and Rhonda Viney
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Merna Queen
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My prayers are with Lynn, Jason and family at this time. Working with Gary for auctions here in Richland Center was a pleasure. Memories of the Bell Auction Team will be in my thoughts always.

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