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Clifford Bell Sr., age 80, died on July 20, 2026. He was born on May 10, 1946 in Kenosha, WI to the late Gordon and Bernice Bell. He attended local schools and graduated from Bradford High School in 1964.
On October 6, 1973, he married the love of his life, Kathleen Louise (Huff) Bell at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. The two remained faithfully married until her passing on February 8, 2026.
Clifford worked at White Welding/Powerbrace in Kenosha as a welder. He started KC Welding in 1977 and worked there until his retirement. Beyond his professional life, his greatest devotion was always to his family providing for them with love and hard work.
Clfford was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He cherished the time spent with his grandchildren especially on their family trips to Christmas Mountain in the WIsconsin Dells. Like Kathleen, he was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and loved watching the games surrounded by family. He enjoyed westerns, especially ones starring Clint Eastwood. Clifford liked to play cribbage and poker, and loved 70's music (ABBA was a favorite). He also enjoyed sprint car races and watching his sons race.
Clifford is survived by his children; Clifford G. Bell Jr., Craig (Juli) Lambrecht, Laurie (Ellie) Lambrecht, Christine (Lance) Pauley, and Jason (Haley) Bell; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; many close nieces and nephews; his brother-in-law, Earl, close cousin, Dick, and many other loving relatives and dear friends.
He was preceded in dealth by his beloved wife, Kathleen; his parents, Gordon and Bernice, and his sister Joanne.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Allay Hospice and the staff at Kenosha Place for their compassionate care and support in Clifford's final days.
Services for Clifford will be held on Monday, July 27, 2026 at 12 pm at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5601 Washington Road, Kenosha, WI. A public visitation will be held from 10 am until the time of service. He will be laid to rest alongside Kathleen at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park immediately following the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.
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Alan E. Bella
I remember Clifford in school. He and I were in a class together. I do remember his sense of humor and his southern drawl. I like him alot. Rest in Peace, my classmate...
Dennis W. Krippner
I have such fond memories of Cliff. His personality is far to big to be eroded by the years. We were in a couple classes together in our Sophomore year. One was biology, Mr. Haines was our teacher. We were always competing for the top test scores, and hats off to Cliff, I came in second far too often! I will always remember his great sense of competition, both academicly and in Golden Gloves. As I recall, he was quite an accomplished puncher! I pray Cliff is now resting peacefully in our Savior's arms, and his loved one's comforted through their faith.