John "Allen" Bell

John “Allen” Bell, age 86 of Bay Lake Township, passed away at his home on November 25, 2025. He was born in Brainerd on April 14, 1939. John was a Regional Credit Manager at JCPenney Department Store with 40 years of service.

Allen is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jon and Kathy Bell of Deerwood; two grandchildren, Joshua Bell and Andrew Bell both of Plymouth.

Preceding Allen in death are his mother, Millie; his wife Patricia; and daughter, Julia Bell Evanson.

A Graveside service will be held at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. (Assembly area 3 by 1:15 p.m.). A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring of 2026. Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.