Donn W Bell

Donn W Bell obituary, Marinette, WI

Donn W Bell

Donn Bell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thielen Funeral Home - MARINETTE on Jan. 14, 2026.
Donn W. Bell, 75, of Menominee passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Aurora Medical Center-Bay Area. He was born on October 29, 1950, to the late Willard and Clara (Jorgenson) Bell in Marinette. He graduated from Marinette High School in 1969. On March 11, 1977, Donn married Kay Johnson; she preceded him in death on June 26, 2025. He worked at Waupaca Foundry for 40 years, retiring on June 2, 2016. He loved riding motorcycles.
Donn is survived by a son, Jason Bell of Fond du Lac; daughter, Heather (Kris Gignac) Bell of Menominee; daughter in law, Valerie Roberts of Charlotte, NC; sister, Patricia Bell; and grandson, Hayden Conley. In addition to his parents and wife, Kay, he was preceded in death by his son, Peter.
Private Graveside Services will be at Riverside Cemetery. Thielen Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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David Wiltzius

January 14, 2026

I knew Don for years and rode motorcycles with him,Mark Davis and Dennis Nevrman. I remember and envied his 450 Honda. I've been wondering for years where and how he was doing, sorry to hear he is gone, many memories from the past.
Dave Wiltzius

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