James Lawrence "Jim" Bell, age 70 of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022.  Jim was born on August 20, 1951, to the late Newton and Elfa (LeRoy) Bell in Fort Atkinson, WI.  He enlisted in the United States Army.  Jim loved his community.  He was often seen walking around town, socializing with everyone and play his guitar.

Jim is survived by: his children, Brandon Bell and Gina (Donald Miller) Bell; grandchildren, Vanessa Bell, Jacob Miller and Riley Miller; and one sister Sandra Becker.  He is further survived by, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, Newton and Elfa and siblings, Sue Bell, Pauline Peters and Douglas LeRoy.

A funeral service for Jim will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano, with Deacon Todd Raether officiating.  Military honors will be conducted by the Veterans of the Menominee Nation.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, from 4-8 pm and again on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, from 9:30 am until the time of service.

The family of Jim would like to extend a special thank you to the staff in the ICU at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah for the exceptional care given to him.