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Charles Bell Obituary

Charles (Chuck) was born in Virginia to Larry and Donna Bell in 1955, grew up in Oshkosh, NE and moved to Colorado Springs in 1991. After a long and courageous battle

with cancer, Chuck passed away surrounded by his loving family.

Second to his love for his family, Chuck loved a variety of sports including wrestling (Nebraska State Champion), fishing, golf, baseball and football as well as being an accomplished player/coach for several championship softball teams in Colorado Springs.

He is survived by his mother Donna, sisters Barb Cooper and Sandra Gannon, brother Mike Bell and children Adriana, Mitchell, Ashley, Andrew and Luke as well as his grandchildren Quentin and Sloane.

Memorial Service is on Tuesday, July 5 at 1 pm at Bethel Lutheran Church, 4925 Farmingdale Drive, Colorado Springs, CO

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Jul. 1, 2016.

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July 20, 2016

A very difficult time for friends and family. Chuck touched many hearts. Chritie Campbell-Grossman

Kelly Donley

July 14, 2016

So very sad to hear of my cousin Chuck's passing. He was taken too soon! I have fond memories from long ago. Kelly Donley (Ed Steil's daughter...Donna Bell's niece).

Jim & Terri Gortemaker

July 10, 2016

Prayers for the family during this difficult time. Chuck was a classmate and an outstanding individual.

July 7, 2016

My sincere condolences. Find comfort in the God who is close to the brokenhearted.

Linda Romero

July 5, 2016

I am very sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. His son Mitch spent a lot of time at our home with my son Kellen.when they were growing up. My prayers to his family and friends.

Dixie Barber (Dudden)

July 2, 2016

I'm so sorry to here about Chuck, we were classmates at GCHS. My heart so out to the family.

Catol Campbell

July 2, 2016

I am so devastated to hear of Chuck's passing. He was an awesome classmate, during our school years in Oshkosh!! All my love to his family.

Debby (Richstein) Gompert

July 2, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. My condolences to family and friends. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

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