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Neal Bell Obituary

NEAL BELL

FINDLAY — Neal Alan Bell, 51, of rural Findlay, died Sunday, March 30, 2014 at his residence.

Neal was born in Lima, Ohio on October 28, 1962 to William and Charlotte (Jones) Bell, and they both survive.

He graduated from Columbus Grove High School and received a Computer Technology Degree from Lima Tech.

Neal married Dawn Dillon Breitigam on April 28, 2012 and she survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Kobi Bell in Gulf Breeze, Florida; step-grandchildren, Sophie, Peyton, Loghan, and Declan; two brothers, Curt Bell, Columbus, Grove, Ohio, Keith (Debra) Bell, Columbus, Grove, Ohio; a sister, Beth Diller of Findlay; step-children, Feather (Jeff) Brown, Josh Breitigam, Marcus Breitigam, all of Findlay, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Neal was a devoted, 20 year employee of Pro-Tec Coating Company in Leipsic, Ohio. He loved playing golf and was an avid reader. Neal also was a recent volunteer for the Safe Ride Home Program and the American Red Cross of Hancock-Seneca-Wyandot Counties, and a member of the Findlay Moose Lodge # 698.

Visitation will be held at KIRKPATRICK-BEHNKE FUNERAL HOME from noon until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2014, with a Celebration of Life Service beginning immediately following the visitation, with Brett Kelly officiating. Burial will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to The Kobi Bell College Fund, in care of Dawn Bell, 14077 County Road 26, Findlay, Ohio 45840 or to Safe Ride Home, 4404 Twp. Rd. 142, Findlay, Ohio 45840.

Online condolences may be sent via www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com.

Published by The Lima News from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2, 2014.
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Bill, Charlotte and family, I'm so sorry to hear about Neal's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan Burkholder-Beymer

April 3, 2014

Bill, Charlotte and Family our sympathy goes out to all of you. Gary and Sharon Allen

April 2, 2014

May persevering in prayer comfort the Bell family.
Romans 12:12

April 2, 2014

Charlotee, Bill and family - my deepest sympathies go out to you at this time with my prayers.

Keith Birkemeyer

April 2, 2014

Bill, Charlotte, and family...our deepest sympathies go out to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Sherri, Jessica, and Konner

April 2, 2014

Rest in Peace Neal.

Dan & Cindy Irwin

April 1, 2014

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