In loving memory of

Loren Bell
April 5, 1926 - April 27, 2011

Loren Paul Bell was born April 5, 1926, at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Robert and Anna (Schmeling) Bell. Loren attended Algona High School then enlisted in the United States Army. He received an honorable discharge in August, 1945, returned to Algona and began working for Dreesman Produce. He worked there for 17 and a half years before working at Snap-On Tools for 25 years. He retired from there in 1988. On May 29, 1953, Loren was united in marriage to Bonnie Ketelsen at Peace Lutheran Church in West Bend.

Loren was a member of St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona, a member of the American Legion Hagg-Turner Post #90 in Algona and a former member of the Saddle Club. Loren enjoyed dancing to old time music, enjoyed westerns on TV as well as dog shows and always had time for a cup of coffee with a friend. Loren's greatest love was his animals. He loved having the school children come out to the farm to see his animals. He also enjoyed attending horse sales and shows, county fairs and hillbilly sales.

Loren became a resident of the Good Samaritan Society ~ Algona, and died there on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at the age of 85.

Survivors include his wife Bonnie of Algona; son Chuck and wife Eileen of Algona and son Bill and wife Lori of Marshall, Minneosta. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Emily, Andrew and Jonathon, as well as sisters-in-law, Patty Gronbach of Algona and Kathy and her husband Bob Bovy of Verona, Wisconsin. Loren was preceded in death by his parents.

Tributes

J.C. Kain wrote on May 6, 2011:

"My dad became good friends with Loren and loved spending time with him. When Dad was ill, near the end of his life, Loren visited often, which is evidence of being a true friend "

Betty Erpelding wrote on May 5, 2011:

"Chuck and family, Craig and I are so sorry for your loss, it is so hard to lose a parent, thinking of you and your family."

Sonya (Lamuth) Mack wrote on May 5, 2011:

"Bonnie and family, I will never forget Lornie and his INCREDIBLE smile and laugh. Spending time at your house with my Grandma Sylvia are some of my favorite childhood memories.. My family and I just think so much of you both. Lornie will surely be missed and we extend our love to you. "

Steve Skilling wrote on May 1, 2011:

"I'm so sorry to hear of Loren's passing (or Lornie as I remember him). I believe there was a time when I spent more time with the Bells than at my own home. I never met a person that spoke an unkind word about Lornie. He will surely be missed by everyone that new him. My condolences to you Bonnie, Charlie, and Bill. The memories of Lornie will stay with us forever."

Cheri Miller wrote on Apr 30, 2011:

"Bonnie you know Loren has been a part of our family as long as I can remember(Elmore) his smile-laughter and of course the jokes and the kisses. My two kids wanted to know how he was related to Grandma B? He will be missed but his memories will go on forever. Love ya Cheri (Boeckholt) Miller & Tom "

Henry Friedrich wrote on Apr 30, 2011:

"Bonnie and family - Our sincere sympathy to you! We pray God's peace be yours at this time! We commend you to His care and keeping! Pastor Henry and Evelyn Friedrich. "

Lois Lichter Chang wrote on Apr 30, 2011:

"Loren was a very kind and loving man. He was a friend of my dad's and I recently got to say hello to him at my brother's funeral. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. "

Alan DeRoos wrote on Apr 30, 2011:

"Bonnie and family you have my sympathy. I remember dad trading a few rabbits over the years with Loren and Bonnie. I am sure that dad was waiting at the gate to greet Loren. My wife said what a great person to visit with Loren was."

Mary Thilges wrote on Apr 29, 2011:

"I worked with Loren at Snap on and have so many good memories of him. He was a very special man... loved to hear his animal stories.. especailly the nite we had a ice storm and he was out getting the birds out of the trees. Always enjoyed the candy he brought all his sweeties..."

Thomas J. Erpelding wrote on Apr 29, 2011:

"Bonnie,Chuck,Bill and family you have my sympathy,Loren was a kind hearted person,I always enjoyed talking after church to him,he sure had a love for animals,he is now with the Lord."

Jack and Marjorie Holdren Davis wrote on Apr 29, 2011:

"Bonnie and Family, Loren was a man that you never forgot once you met him. He was always ready to carry on a conversation. Even though we have not seen him in years, we remember him very well. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers"

Mildred Heiderscheidt (Lawrence) wrote on Apr 29, 2011:

"Sorry to read of your loss. Loren always acknowledged us when we saw him."

Jim and Janice Schumacher wrote on Apr 29, 2011:

"so sorry to hear of Loren's passing. we will miss him and all his stories about all his animals which he loved. rest in peace."

Denny Armstrong wrote on Apr 29, 2011:

"I will miss Loren. We always had fun talking to one another. He always told me he didn't think I would amount to much. Loren is at peace now and is with the Lord. "

Kolleen King Hill wrote on Apr 28, 2011:

"I am so sorry for your loss, I always remember Loren when I was growing up in Algona. His children were members of the same 4-H club, we showed steers together, went on trail rides during the summer months. Loren was always laughing and enjoyed life, his wife and boys. He will truly be missed by all his friends and family. With my deepest sympathy Kolleen King Hill daughter of Max King "