Donald Curtis Bell Sr. (May 14, 1932 - September 15, 2026)

Donald Curtis Bell Sr. Obituary

Donald Curtis “Don” Bell, Sr., 94, died on September 15, 2026 at the Laurie Care Center in Laurie, Missouri.

Don was born on May 14, 1932, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Everett Curtis Bell and Clara Ahlstrom-Bell. He grew up in Kansas City, Kansas, graduating from Argentine High School in 1950. He married Catherine Pauline Nave on October 17, 1952, before he was deployed to the Army. Don and Cathy celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary shortly before Cathy’s death in December, 2022.

After working in communications with his army unit stationed in Germany, he returned home and started a career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. In 1995, he retired after 38 years. Don and Cathy soon after moved to the Lake of the Ozarks and began travelling across the country.

Don was a lifelong member of the Roger E Sherman Lodge in Kansas City, Kansas, the Communications Workers of America and the American Legion Zack Wheat Post 624 in Sunrise Beach, Missouri, serving as Commander during his time.

Don was the proud father of three children, Cynthia Satterfield, Donald Bell, Jr., and Robert Bell. He was blessed with eleven grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. He was proud of each and every one of them.

He is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Satterfield, son-in-law Gary Satterfield both of Gravois Mills, Missouri and son, Robert Bell of Belton, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Clara Bell, a brother, James Bell, his wife, Catherine Nave-Bell, his son, Donald Bell, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Robin Bell.

The funeral will be held at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel on Friday, September 25th, at 2:00 p.m. Graveside services and entombment will follow in the Columbarium at Garber Memorial Estates. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Legion Zack Wheat Post 624, 598 Zach Wheat Drive, Sunrise Beach, Missouri 65079.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.


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