Glen R. Bell Sr.

Glen R. Bell, Sr., 85, of Lewisburg, died Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born September 21, 1936 in Lewisburg, a son of the late Marlin and Mary E. (Mitch) Bell. On November 1, 2003 he married the former Raeona Briggs, who survives. Together they celebrated 18 years of marriage.

Glen worked for PennDOT in Selinsgrove for 27 years, retiring in 1997. He previously worked at the former Philco-Ford, Watsontown.

He was a former member of the Muffley-Huff Post #8206 VFW, Turbotville and the Kratzer-Dull American Legion Post #182, Lewisburg and a current member of the Selinsgrove Moose.

An avid outdoorsman, Glen loved fishing and hunting.

Surviving in addition to his wife are five sons, Glen Bell, Jr., of Forest Hill, Harry “Rick” Bell (Joy), of Freeburg, Todd Bell (Amanda), of Mifflinburg, Scott Bell (Betty Jo), of Lewisburg and Blaine Bell (Stacie), of Mifflinburg; step daughter, Amanda Rice (Brad), of Wellsboro; sister, Mary Sheesley, of Selinsgrove; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Helen “Missy” Knarr and five brothers.

A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, September 24 at the Kratzer-Dull American Legion Post #182, Lewisburg.

Donations in Glen’s name may be made to the funeral home to help defray costs.

The family is being assisted by the Cronrath-Grenoble Funeral Home, South Second and St. Louis streets, Lewisburg.