Brent A. Bell

Brent A. Bell, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 21, 2024 of a heart condition, at his home in Wausau, WI. 

 Brent was born September 6, 1974, in Racine, WI to Gerald and Betty Bell, and graduated from D. C. Everest High School.  He was a window mill worker at Kolbe & Doors Wausau, WI. 

 Brent is survived by his son Logan and daughter Jordann Bell, and his parents Betty and Jerry Bell, Schofield, WI. His brother Aaron and sister-in-law Jess Bell, and two nieces Mia and Olive Bell of Minneapolis, MN. 

 Brent had a deep passion for music, mastering many instruments throughout his lifetime.  He shared his passion with others as a performer in several bands over the years and he also patiently taught many students in the Wausau area as a music teacher of guitars, bass, piano, and drums.  Brent was known to be a dedicated and loyal friend, always willing to do anything or go anywhere to help a friend in need.  He enjoyed long and deep conversations, debating a wide range of topics, preferably around a campfire and deep into the night. 

Brent was an ardent lover of animals of all species.  There are countless turtles, lizards, snakes and frogs in central Wisconsin who were helped or saved by his kindness.  He also enjoyed spending time in nature, fishing, hiking, camping with his family, and doing just about anything with cars and trucks; from racing, to off-roading and demolition, to repairing and restoring them and everything in between.       

A memorial service, open to all friends and family, will be held for Brent on Thursday, May 2nd, from 5:00 to 7:30 at Brainard Funeral Home, located at 5712 Memorial Ct, Weston, WI, 54476. Anyone wishing to share a memory of Brent with the family and attendees will have the opportunity to do so starting at 6:00.  

Brent will be interned at Kronenwetter, Wisconsin in a private service for his immediate family, officiated by Rev. Will Ostrem of Mount Calvery Lutheran Church.