Name: Calling hours for Robert L. Bell
Start: 2016-08-07T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-08-07T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Williams Funeral Home - Canton

Robert L. Bell 1939-2016
age 77, passed away on Aug. 4, 2016, following a brief battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. He was born on June 28, 1939, to John and Catherine Bell, who preceded him in death; along with brother, John; and sister, Mary Zerbe.
Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Polly (Kamp) Bell; brothers, Joseph (Tish) of Canton, Charles (Barbara) of North Canton; sisters: Judi Essik and Jean (Harvey) Craft of Canton, Betty Snyder of Wooster, Caroline Yoho of Warren; many nieces and nephews; and his loving and caring brother and sister-in-law, James (Buddy) and Lorraine Kamp. Bob was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where he ushered for many years. A graduate of St. Joseph elementary school and Central Catholic High School, class of 1957. He formerly was a self-employed barber and owned and operated Fire Protection Service. Most recently he worked at Santa Clara Monastery where he was dearly loved and appreciated by the sisters, not only for his work but also for sharing his many gifts and talents and his willingness to do anything that was asked of him with diligence and love. A 25 year softball and fumbleball umpire, Bob was a two time inductee into Greater Canton Slow-Pitch and Fumbleball Hall of Fame. He was known for his standard of excellence and gained the respect of players, managers and fans. Bob also shared a kindred spirit with his golf buddies, as his passion and love for golf was truly one of his greatest enjoyments. Bob's family is most grateful and appreciative to his devoted close friends, Fred and Gloria Steffen and Roger and Carol Stith and for the tender, kind and loving care he received at The Inn at Belden Village, Aultman Hospital and Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center. In lieu of flowers, donations to any of these facilities or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in loving memory of Robert L. Bell will be greatly appreciated.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum at Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Williams Funeral home. Those wishing to share a memory or sign the online guestbook may do so at:
www.dwilliamsfh.com
Williams Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 330-455-0387

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Published by IndeOnline on Aug. 6, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Bell

9 Entries

Ian Balutowski

August 9, 2016

Hi I'm Ian Balutowski. I'm manager at Papa Bears. Mr. Bell tryed to call up to work to talk to me
I'm sorry I did not get a chance to speak with him. My sincerest apologies. I'm very sorry for your families loss. I will miss talking to Mr. Bell. If you need anything please come see me at Papa Bears.

Philomena Flex Snelbaker

August 8, 2016

Polly. So sorry for your loss he was such a great guy.i will pray for him.

Smoke Monnot

August 8, 2016

Polly,
So sorry to hear the news about Bob. He was the most respected official in my playing and officiating era. Whenever I played a game, or officiated a game with Bob, I always new I had or was with one of the Best!
I'll sure miss the times at the Barber Shop and at the Fire protection garage. He had such a great sense of humor.
I'll sure miss him!!!
RIP buzzard

August 8, 2016

My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to the Judi Essik and family. May God keep you close during your time of sorrow.

Pam Hinkle

August 7, 2016

POLLY, SO SORRY FOR LOSING BOBBIE. I CANNOT ATTEND SERVICES FOR I AM IN THE MIDDLE OF MOVING. WILL GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU AT A LATER DATE. LOVE, JUNE

Ben Zampino

August 7, 2016

Polly
My wife planned a birthday family get together or I would have been to calling the hours. I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was one of finest and most respect official that I ever had the pleasure of working with. He was also a mentor to the younger officials. It's hard to deal with the loss of a loved one on a daily basis but it has to be even harder when it's your birthday. Just remember God doesn't give you any more than what you can handle.
Many memories will comfort you
Rest In Peace Bob

August 7, 2016

My sincere condolence to your family. I hope that your many fond memories will comfort you and that you find encouragement from the Bible at Phillipians 4:6-7.

Kathleen Watterson

August 6, 2016

My Deepest Sympathy, and prayers to his wife, family and friends.
I met "Mr. Bell" as I always called him at our Fish Fry's at St. Joseph's. We teased each other unmercifully. I looked forward to seeing him every year. I could just tell he was a kind man with a gentle spirit. I shall miss him.

Kathy Watterson
Member of St. Joseph's Church

August 6, 2016

To the Family:

May the God of peace supply comfort to all your family and friends as we reflect on His promise to wipe away every tear from our eyes and to do away with death and pain and sorrow forever.

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