Name: Visitation for Andrew Bell
Start: 2024-06-07T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay

Andrew Craig Bell

Andrew Craig Bell, 32, passed from this world into his eternal home Tuesday, June 4, at Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Trauma Center, Toledo. Andrew was hit while riding his bicycle on the Slippery Elm Trail at the intersection at Rt. 281 and was life-flighted, where he later passed from his injuries.

Andrew was born Jan. 9, 1992, to Kevin and Lynne (Dewey) Bell. A 2010 graduate of Van Buren High School, he attended Eastern Kentucky University for two years then later transferred to University of Findlay, where he graduated with a degree in Business Management/Marketing. Andrew was the Asst. Manager in Building Materials at the Findlay Menards store, where he loved interacting with all the employees and guests.

Andrew loved ALL things sports. As a young boy, he played soccer and midget football and then continued with golf, basketball, and baseball in his junior high and high school years. He loved to ride dirt bikes and play video games with his friends and his niece, Ava, and nephew, Cohen, on the gaming computer which he built himself and was very proud of. Andrew loved his little league baseball years, where his 12-year-old Van Buren Knights team won the county championship in 2004. He played travel baseball during his youth with a wonderful group of boys from different surrounding schools, named the Titans. Andrew's greatest love as a youth was junior golf, where he spent countless hours playing FAGA and Toledo district tournaments. Countless hours were spent honing his game at the driving range and putting green at Red Hawk Run Golf Club. His senior year at VBHS, he was named golf's Blanchard Valley Conference "Player of the Year" and was named basketball's MVP by his fellow teammates. He was a true adrenaline junkie who loved to go snowboarding with his buddies in northern Michigan, Breckenridge, Co., and Utah City. His love for speed in this sport was his passion. He recently had taken an interest in photography and enjoyed shooting still images.

Andrew was a vibrant young man who had a big heart, loved his family and friends, and had a zest for life. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his parents; sister, Stephanie (Nate) DeCooman; nieces, Ava and Logan; nephew, Cohen DeCooman; maternal grandmother, Shirley Dewey; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

Andrew was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ralph Dewey; paternal grandfather, Jack Bell; and paternal grandmother, Lois (Thompson) Bell Shank.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2024, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. Andrew's celebration of life service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the funeral home with visitation from 10-11 a.m. Pastor Kimberly Reese will officiate.

Memorial contributions can be made to Van Buren Athletic Boosters.

Online condolences are welcomed at www.coldrencrates.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Jun. 6, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Bell

17 Entries

Larry and Marty Hoover

June 9, 2024

Kevin and Lynne, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Jon & Cheryl G.

June 8, 2024

Kevin & Lynne,
Our condolences to you and your family on the untimely passing of Andrew. Prayers for all of you. We loved watching him play on the Titan team so many years ago.
RIP Andrew.

Jay Clark

June 7, 2024

Lynne and family - My heart hurt when I heard the news of Andrew's accident. Praying for comfort for you all during this difficult time.

James White

June 7, 2024

My Sincere Condolences To The Bell Family,
Andrew was such a great young man to have had the pleasure of working with at Menard's. He had a great demeanor about him that all people loved. My heart sobbed when I heard of this tragic news.
With Deepest Sympathy James White

John Flanagan (Josie Caglianone)

June 7, 2024

John Flanagan (Josie Caglianone)

June 7, 2024

It´s difficult to find the right words for a loss so tragic. Bell was a great friend and we shared a lot of wonderful times together back in the day, often with Spencer and Shroll. Countless summer nights playing cornhole, sitting around a backyard bonfire figuring out our lives, shooting hoops in the driveway, watching any and every sporting event that was on TV, the list goes on. One of the things I´ll miss most about AB is his positive energy - he was such an enthusiastic yet supportive guy. Always knew how to have a good time but also be there for you in tough ones. He was one of those friends that you could pick up right where you left off, no matter how much time had passed. AB - rest in peace, buddy. Mom jeans forever.

Our deepest sympathies for the entire Bell family and all those who called him a friend.

Jeff Ritter and family

June 6, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Aunt Helen

June 6, 2024

My fun memories w Andrew in family back yard playing football, basketball, baseball. He always beat me!As his Grandma Lois watched and laugh. She loved him so much

Jon Gibson

June 6, 2024

Lynne & Kevin, so sorry to read this. May God comfort you in this time of immense sadness.

JOHN SPOON

June 6, 2024

Prayers to Kevin and his family on their loss of this young man.
John And Brigette
Romans 10:9

Gary Jackson

June 6, 2024

Sending my deepest condolences... it's never easy to express.. thinking of you at this difficult time.

Gail Sterling

June 5, 2024

I had a wonderful conversation with Andrew at Menards recently. What a kind and gentle soul he had. My heart aches for you Kevin and Lynne. May the Lord give you his comfort. Gail Sterling

Alicia Wilson

June 5, 2024

A tragic loss, my condolences to his family and friends. You will be in my prayers. I always loved talking with Andrew when he worked at Kroger. He was such a great young man. He had a beautiful smile!

Marsha Bostelman

June 5, 2024

Lynne and Kevin,

I am so sorry for your loss and in such a tragic way. I worked at Marathon from 1981-1985 and knew you, Lynne. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Rob and Marsha (Storch) Bostelman

Kim Ellis

June 5, 2024

My condolences to the Bell family. Andrew was a great person

Dan Edwards

June 5, 2024

Worked with andrew at menards. He was a terrific person to work for. We shared many meaningful conversations, I was blessed to have known him. Love that young man like one of my own kids. The world was a better place with him in it.

Letitia Nichols (Brittani, Brianna, Landry Zehender)

June 4, 2024

My sincerest condolences to the Bell family. It was a wonderful blessing to have known Andrew and been a part of his life. I will always treasure the wonderful memories we had with him. We loved Andrew very much. Praying for strength and peace for everyone who knew and loved Andrew.

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