Long-time music instructor W. Glen Bell, age 82, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 6, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake, with Reverend Jamie Cutler and Reverend Dr. Beverlee Bell officiating.  Inurnment will be in Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake.  The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Friends may call at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake on Thursday, January 5, 2006 from 4:00–8:00 p.m., where family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00. 

Glen was born May 3, 1923 at Lehigh, Iowa to W. Glen Bell, Sr. and Clara (Watkins) Bell.  He received his education in Nebraska, where he graduated with the Class of 1939 from Columbus High School. He elected to continue his education in the field of music, attending Central College in Pella, Iowa before receiving his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Iowa.  He specialized in playing the trumpet and was an extraordinary musician.

Glen served his country in the United State Navy during World War II, and was a member of the Navy Band.

On December 24, 1943, Glen was united in marriage to Muriel “Mickey” Mouw on the United States Navel Base in Farragut, Idaho. They were blessed with five children:  Cheryl, Roger, Janice, Vickie and Michael.

Glen’s love of music was readily apparent to anyone he met. He was a music instructor in Humboldt for six years, part time in Sulphur Springs for six years, and Storm Lake schools for 25 years. While teaching in Sulphur Springs he was also a salesman for Mid-Bell Music Company.  

Glen started playing in dance bands when he was in high school and continued playing in various dance bands for the rest of his life; he had his own dance band (The Bandmen and Kathy) for twelve years.

In addition to the time he spent in music, Glen answered the call of civic duty in his community. He was a charter member of the Storm Lake Lions Club, a member of the local chapter of V. F. W., served on the board of the Storm Lake Community Diversity Committee, and the Meals on Wheels board.  He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake where he was a regular member of the adult Sunday School class and gave his time to the Staff-Parish Relations Committee for three years.

Glen enjoyed people and liked to have coffee with friends. He also enjoyed bowling. Glen was an avid golfer and was proud of his hole-in-one on the 5th green at the Alta Golf Club, where he served on the board and was a member for many years.

Above all, Glen treasured his family and the time he spent with them. He was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather who made each child and grandchild feel special. His presence will be missed in the lives of all those who knew and loved him.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 62 years, Mickey of Storm Lake;  daughter Cheryl (Ed) Delp of Storm Lake; son Roger (Lillian) Bell of Lafayette, Indiana;  daughter Janice (Dennis) Hoyt of Culbertson, Nebraska; daughter Vickie (Jim) Schmitz of Cedar Falls, Iowa; and son Michael (Nancy) Bell of Iowa City, Iowa. He is further survived by his grandchildren: Deb Delp of Mesa, Arizona; Lynn (Al) Wiltse of Storm Lake; Troy (Kathy) Delp of Phoenix, Arizona; Kris (Brett) Sullivan of Indianapolis, Indiana; Jenny (Val) Pakis of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Matt (Nadine) Bell of Brownsburg, Indiana; Nathan (Trina) Hoyt of Culbertson, Nebraska;  Andre (Rebecca) Hoyt of Lincoln, Nebraska; Jeremy (Danae) Hoyt of Kirklin, Indiana; Logan Hoyt of Culbertson, Nebraska; Jay Schmitz, Dallas Schmitz and Anne Schmitz of Cedar Falls, Iowa; Toby Bishop-Kent  and Jesse Weppeler of Iowa City, Iowa; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers: William (B.J.) Bell of Denver, Colorado and David (Kris) Bell of Littleton, Colorado; many other family members and a host of friends and colleagues.

Glen was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Wendell Bell.