Larry Bell
October 12, 1947 - May 14, 2022
Obituary
Larry Alan Bell age 74, of St. Charles, MI passed away peacefully at his lake home on Saturday, May 14, 2022.
He was born in Saginaw, MI on October 12, 1947 to Clarence and Charlotte Bell. He graduated from Hemlock High School. He married Bonnie Bell on August 28th, 1981.
Larry retried from Eaton Corporation after 42 years of service as a machine repairman. He also co-owned and managed Bell's Evergreen Tavern in Hemlock, MI for over 20 years. Larry was a hard worker and jack of all trades. He could fix or build anything. If you were lucky enough to visit the family cottage in Pinconning, MI, you would have witnessed one of his many homemade inventions. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, riding motorcycles, gun collecting, auction sales, reading, cooking and tinkering with just about anything.
Larry was a fixer at heart. He was kind and soft spoken and always had time to answer a question or help a neighbor, no matter how big or small. Larry's homes were adorned with artwork and pictures of his grandchildren. He was a gift giver and never came for a visit empty handed. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family.
Larry was blessed with a large and loving family.
He is survived by his children, Wendy (Philip) Warmbier, Brian (Alexandra) Massey, Carrie (Matthew) Motsinger, Brent (Lisa) Bell and April Bell; his sister Marilyn (Jan) Griffith; Larry is also survived by twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his late wife Bonnie Bell and his parents.
The family will plan a memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry's name can be sent to A&D Hospice for their amazing end of life care.
For information, please contact Fischer Family Funeral Services, 989-7855-8277. For online condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com
He was born in Saginaw, MI on October 12, 1947 to Clarence and Charlotte Bell. He graduated from Hemlock High School. He married Bonnie Bell on August 28th, 1981.
Larry retried from Eaton Corporation after 42 years of service as a machine repairman. He also co-owned and managed Bell's Evergreen Tavern in Hemlock, MI for over 20 years. Larry was a hard worker and jack of all trades. He could fix or build anything. If you were lucky enough to visit the family cottage in Pinconning, MI, you would have witnessed one of his many homemade inventions. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, riding motorcycles, gun collecting, auction sales, reading, cooking and tinkering with just about anything.
Larry was a fixer at heart. He was kind and soft spoken and always had time to answer a question or help a neighbor, no matter how big or small. Larry's homes were adorned with artwork and pictures of his grandchildren. He was a gift giver and never came for a visit empty handed. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family.
Larry was blessed with a large and loving family.
He is survived by his children, Wendy (Philip) Warmbier, Brian (Alexandra) Massey, Carrie (Matthew) Motsinger, Brent (Lisa) Bell and April Bell; his sister Marilyn (Jan) Griffith; Larry is also survived by twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his late wife Bonnie Bell and his parents.
The family will plan a memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry's name can be sent to A&D Hospice for their amazing end of life care.
For information, please contact Fischer Family Funeral Services, 989-7855-8277. For online condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com
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Carrie Motsinger
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So true!! Thank you for the kind words.
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Terry Cummings
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Larry was definitely one of a kind. Soft spoken savage warrior loved by an entire community. I shared many stories and bottles of wine with him over the years. Losing him is hard. I will miss you. My deepest condolences to his family.
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Carrie Motsinger
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Thank you for the kind words!!
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Julie Carmichael
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My deepest condolences to Wendy and family, Brian and family a d most of all to Carrie and family ,and other dear family members. Larry was a good man. We were honored to have been part of this family by marriage. We were the receiver of many of his gifts of fish and star ornaments. He was a good grandpa to the children, always picking the toys that would amuse and delight them. He gave them rides on some of his “ toys” and interacted carefully with the younger set. He was a man of moderation. Kind and loving with warm eyes and a genuine smile, he walked among us. We will hold his memory near to us. Love, Jack and Julie Carmichael