Jack F. Bell, 95, died peacefully surrounded by family on September 3, 2024. Jack was born December 6, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI and was married to Rose Marie (née Thom) for 73 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Theresa (née Bouchea) and siblings Lois Bilyeu (Charles) and James (Ingrid). He is survived by his wife Rose and their children, Jeffrey (Nora), Jeanne (William), Catherine (Colin), Susan (Dody), Mary (Daniel), Nancy (Mark), Alice (Raymond), Richard (Andrea), David, Carolyn (Lawrence) and many nieces and nephews. Jack graduated from Marquette University with a Mechanical Engineering  degree and worked for General Electric for 50 years, predominantly in the Lamp Division and overseas operations, retiring in 2000.  Jack traveled extensively across the nation and internationally. He was a strong lifelong Catholic, active in the support of his church through volunteering his time and treasure. Jack was immensely proud of his wife, 10 children, 32 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren. He called them his greatest accomplishment. GRANDCHILDREN Greg Bell; Christopher Bell (Lauren); Peter Bell (Tran); Lisa Bowers (Matt); Dan Weggel; Anna Weggel (Brant Miller); Will Weggel (Monica);Claire Smith; Brenna Smith; Jessica Jeane (James); Jack Fry (Candace); Charles Greathouse (Jessica); Anne Marie Greathouse; Paul Greathouse (Alexa); James Greathouse; Peter Greathouse (Haley); Sarah Thach (Phelim); Sophia Greathouse; Sister Emma Ruth; Gabriel Greathouse; Janet Stephan (Patrick); Adam Snowberger (Heather); Danielle DeVasto (Mike); Michael Hartke (Elizabeth); Douglas Hartke (Laurel); Erica Kirk (Dane); Rachel Bell (Danny); Gillian Bell (David); Olivia Bell (C.J.); Christian Bell; Lauren Reifsteck; Lindsey Reifsteck. GREATGRANDCHILDREN Zoe and Ian Bell; Mae and Phoebe Bowers; Luna and Remy Miller; Ruth, Julia, Brooke, Gavin, Gage, James Buford, Titus, Keegan and Addison Jeane; Drew Fry; Zara and Quinn Greathouse; Marlaina, Cambria, and Tristan Greathouse; Violet Thach; Kyle Stephan; Abby Snowberger; Lucy, Noelle, Thomas, and Isaac DeVasto; Jack, Marie, Avelina, and Nadema Hartke; Silas, Kai, Grace, Rose, and Luke Hartke; Allison, Chiara, Jonah, Simon Kirk; Archer Love Jack's preference was for a simple listing of his family members as his legacy. His family begs him to allow just a few words about our love for him. We will always remember how he made our lives feel stable and safe....how he role-modeled the importance of loving and supporting each other....how he taught us practical ways to take care of our homes and possessions....how he emphasized education and continuing to better ourselves in our chosen fields....how he made joyful games out of routine daily occurrences....how he was a stickler for rules but ever ready to forgive and embrace....how he cherished his family's history and patiently recounted tales of past generations....how he kept this large family close by bringing us all together one week a year in the Northwoods of Wisconsin...and at the end - after years and years of being the strong, tough, solid rock of the family - he taught us how to graciously accept help when age and illness finally caused him to be the one in need of assistance and support. His love and joy will outlast him - we have learned from a master. We know what to do. Visitation at Ferfolia Funeral Home, 356 W. Aurora Road (330-465-4500) on Friday, September 27 from 2-7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Mary Church, 340 N Main Street, Hudson, OH 44236 on Saturday September 28, 10:00 am.

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