Submitted by: Dan Rich

William Tyrus Bell

April 16, 1927 - Nov. 15, 2007

South Bend Tribune 11/18/2007
SOUTH BEND - William Tyrus "Ty" Bell, 80, of South Bend, passed away in his home on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007. He was born on April 16, 1927, to the late Tyrus W. and Frances (Zauss) Bell. Ty served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy. He was a retired real estate broker and was the former owner of Manor Reality.

Ty is survived by his wife, Geri of South Bend; his two sons, Lance W. Bell of Lakeland, Florida, and Micky (Sue) Bell of Mishawaka; one daughter, Billie Bell of Washington; his grandson, Nicolas (Katie) Bell; two sisters, Mary "Kay" (John) Gray of Logansport, IN, and Patricia "Karen" (John) Chrisman of Mishawaka; four brothers, Thomas J. "Jerry" Bell of South Bend, Robert J. "Bob" (Donna) Bell of South Bend, Francis (Sandy) Bell of Royal Center, IN, and Michael S. Bell of Michigan; along with several nieces and nephews. Ty was preceded in death by his son, Patrick D. Bell, on October 28, 1974, and by his brother, Kenny Bell. Ty was active in Cursillo, and while his children were growing up he coached North Side Little League and remained active for quite some time. Ty loved to fish, play poker and shoot pool.

A funeral service will be Monday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m. in Holy Cross Catholic Church, 920 Wilbur St, South Bend. Friends may visit with his family from 9 a.m. until time of service. Military honors will follow. Family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to either Cursillo, c/o Holy Cross Catholic Church, 920 Wilbur St., South Bend, IN 46628; or to the donor's choice. Welsheimer Family Funeral Home is handling arrangements.