Raphael "Ray" Bell

Of South Milwaukee. Born to Eternal Life Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the

age of 85 years. Beloved husband of 59 years to the late Antoinette "Emma" Bell (NEE Molthen). Loving father of Jeff (Carol) Bell, Kris (Roman) Wszelaki, and Tracy (Kenneth) Even. Proud grandfather of Jaime (Tony) Ciesynski, Jessie (Justin) Wasielewski M.D., Jared Bell, Luke Wszelaki, Nicholas Mlachnik and Jake Wszelaki. Dear great-grandfather of Mason Wyatt Popp-Mlachnik. Fond brother of George (Nora) Bell. Brother-in-law of Ellen and Isabelle Bell and Liz (Jack M.D.) Murray. Adopted brother of Michael Nissen. Loving Canine companion, Rags. Preceded in death by his siblings Agnes Peiffer and Fred and Hank Bell. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday May 25, 10:00 AM at Divine Mercy Catholic Church 1304 Manitoba Ave. South Milwaukee, Reverend Robert Betz Celebrant. Interment Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home chapel Monday May 24, 4:00-8:00 PM. Parish Vigil Monday May 24, 7:00 PM.

Ray was the owner/operator of Molthen-Bell & Sons Funeral Home. Member of the Catholic War Vets Post 672, South Milwaukee VFW post 1741 and a life and longest serving member of the South Milwaukee Lion's Club, joining in Feb. 1944

Memorials to Catholic Social Services appreciated.

We extend our sympathy to Ray's family and friends. We are greatful for his character, leadership and love