Clifford Bell Sr.

Clifford Bell Sr., age 80, of Kenosha, went to be with the Lord on July 20th, 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 6th, 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 8th, 2026.

Clifford worked at White Welding/Powerbrace in Kenosha as a welder. He started KC Welding in 1977 and worked there until retirement. Beyond his professional life, his greatest devotion was always to his family, providing for them with love and hard work.

Clifford 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 70s 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; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; many close nieces and nephews; his brother-in-law Earl and close cousin Dick; and many other loving relatives and dear friends.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kathleen; his parents Gordon and Bernice; and a 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 27th , 2026 at 12:00pm at Lord of Life Lutheran Church (5601 Washington Road). A public visitation will be held from 10:00am until the time of the 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. 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
262-653-0667
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