Robert Dale Bell

Robert Dale Bell, 89, passed away on December 23, 2019 at his daughters home in Center Point, Indiana surrounded by his family.  He was born in Brazil, Indiana on October 30, 1930 to the late George and Martha (Muncie) Bell.  He attended Brazil High School and then served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.  On October 14, 1950 Robert married his wife of 68 years, Gertrude (McCoy) Bell.

Robert worked for IBM for over 30 years and was proud to be a manager at the Greencastle plant on its last day.  He also owned his own upholstery shop.  Robert was a member of the First United Methodist Church.  He was an avid woodworker.  He also loved spending time with his family.  He was preceded in death by his wife: Gertrude Bell, and brother: George W. Bell

Survivors include:

Daughter’s:  Nanette (Dale) Brown    Brazil, Indiana

            Janette (Michael) Ledgerwood    Center Point, Indiana

Sister:    Gynelle (Richard) Stearley

Grandchildren:    Jaime (Jeremy Lamb) Bailey

            Jeremiah (Sarah) Ledgerwood

            Ali Brown

            Lucas (Jessica Eisenbrandt) Ledgerwood

            Levi (Taylor Bastin) Ledgerwood

Great-Grandchildren    Isabella Bailey

            Audron Ledgerwood

            Isaac Ledgerwood

            Rilan Brown

            Brielle Eisenbrandt

He is also survived by his nieces and nephews and extended family.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. with visitation from 11:00 A.M. until the time service at Moore Funeral Home in Brazil, Indiana on Friday, December 27, 2019 with Jeremy Lamb officiating.  Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in Brazil, Indiana..  The family will accept friends for visitation on Thursday, December 26, 2019 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.