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.

Gary Bell

May 18, 1943 - June 25, 2017

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