Robert Dale Bell

Robert Dale Bell, 89, passed away on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Center Point,surrounded by his family.

He was born in Brazil, Ind., on Oct. 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 Oct. 14, 1950 Robert married his wife of 68 years, Gertrude (McCoy) Bell.

Robert worked for IBM for more than 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 a brother, George W. Bell.

Survivors include daughters Nanette (Dale) Brown, Brazil, and Janette (Michael) Ledgerwood, Center Point; sister Gynelle (Richard) Stearley; grandchildren Jaime (Jeremy Lamb) Bailey. Jeremiah (Sarah) Ledgerwood, Ali Brown, Lucas (Jessica Eisenbrandt) Ledgerwood and Levi (Taylor Bastin) Ledgerwood; and great-grandchildren Isabella Bailey, Audron Ledgerwood, Isaac Ledgerwood, Rilan Brown and Brielle Eisenbrandt.

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

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 with visitation from 11 a.m. until the time service at Moore Funeral Home in Brazil with Jeremy Lamb officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in Brazil.

The family will accept friends for visitation on Thursday, Dec. 26 from 4-8 p.m.

Condolences may be expressed at www.moorefuneralhomes.com