William D. Bell, age 88, of Sandusky, passed away Friday afternoon, April 5, 2024, at The Meadows at Osborn Park, Huron.

He was born January 13, 1936, in Elco, PA, to John and Grace Bell.  William served in the U.S. Army for 2 years of active duty and 4 years in the Army reserves; and was a member of the American Legion.  He was a car salesman at Foster Chevrolet, Sandusky, for over 25 years, and prior to that, he worked at Sears selling insurance.  William was a member of Sandusky Community Church of the Nazarene, Sandusky, and the Masonic Lodge for over 55 years.  He enjoyed watching game shows on TV and loved selling cars.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years Corinne (Thurston) Bell; daughter Yevette; son Bart Bell; five step daughters Anna Lee Russell, Theresa (Alvin) McCoy, Francis Baldwin, Eleanor (Mark) Stultz, and Cynthia (Phil) Chorney; five step sons William (Kathy) Dyer, John (Pat) Dyer, Dan (Martha) Dyer, Timothy (Kerry) Dyer, and Scott (Tobias) Dyer; 35 grandchildren; 59 great grandchildren; 27 great-great grandchildren; brother Richard Bell; and several nieces and nephews.

William was preceded in death by his parents; brother John Bell; and seven grandchildren.

Friends may call from 10 AM-12 Noon, Thursday April 11, 2024, at Ransom Funeral & Cremation Service, 610 S. Washington St., Castalia, followed by a funeral service in the chapel at Meadow Green Memorial Park, 2602 Bogart Rd, Huron, starting at 1 PM.  Pastor Keith Martinez will officiate.

Memorials may be made to the Sandusky Community Church of the Nazarene, Sandusky, and the Meadows at Osborn Park, Huron.  Online condolences and gifts of sympathy may be shared with the family by visiting www.ransomfuneralhome.com