Ralph Dale Bell

June 27, 1927 – April 9, 2026

Ralph “Dale” Bell, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at the age of 98. Born on June 27, 1927, Dale lived a long and meaningful life marked by dedication to his family, hard work, and kindness toward others.

A proud veteran of the Army Air Corps during World War II, he later dedicated his career to the United States Post Office. In 1952, he married the love of his life, Inice, beginning a remarkable marriage that spanned 73 years. Together they raised two sons and built a family rooted in love and commitment.

When he wasn’t working or home he loved spending time at the family beach cabin in Gleneden Beach, Oregon, relaxing and taking in the ocean air. He was an avid bowler and spent years competing with the Federal Clerks League. He also loved to collect stamps and was a member of the Beaver Stamps Club.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Therol and Ella Bell; and brothers, Ed and Charles.

He is survived by his wife, Ince; sons, Bruce and Brice; grandsons, Shaun Bell and Justin (Jennifer) Bell; granddaughter, Brittney Bell; great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Bell; great-grandsons, Grayson Bell and Garrett Bell; nieces, Peggy Vosgien and Barbara (Mike) Hildebrandt; nephews, Daniel Bell, Steven Bell, David Bell, Mike Bell, and Lawrence Bruce.

Service information is to follow at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Oregon Humane Society.