Paul R. Bell

His high school class of 1964 was the first graduating class of St. Francis DeSales. Paul attended The Ohio State University and retired after many years in the banking industry and from Ink USA, which he owned for 10 years.

Upon retiring, Paul and Pat lived in Holiday, Florida for 10 years. Paul’s athletic achievements and commitment to children were reflected in his golfing, bowling, and coaching of little league, also serving as commissioner.

Paul was a talented artist and loved watching sports, especially the Buckeyes. Paul was quick witted, loved to joke, and was incredibly compassionate and tender. He enjoyed every moment spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and will be dearly missed.

Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Martha Bell. Paul will be missed by his loving wife of 45 years, Pat; sons, Brian (Dena) Bell and Kevin Bell; grandchildren, Nicholas, Brandon, and Grace; sisters, Pat (Jerry) Meldrum and Susie Bell; brothers, Mike and Larry Bell; mother-in-law, Helen Krebs; brothers-in-law, Don (Sheila) Krebs and Dave (Pat) Krebs; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Family will receive friends Wednesday, December 21, 2011 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High St. (Just south of I-270). Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 11am in the chapel at Resurrection Cemetery, 9571 N. High St., Lewis Center, Fr. Jerome P. Rodenfels, Celebrant.

Contributions may be made in Paul’s memory to the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, 300 W. 10th Ave., Ste. 519, Columbus, OH 43210. To share memories of Paul, visit www.schoedinger.com.