Patrick John Bell
Patrick John Bell, 38, of Chicago, Illinois and formerly of Dyersville, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 while surrounded by family at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago.
Patrick was born on March 16, 1986, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Larry and Karen Bell. He grew up in Dyersville, Iowa and was a proud graduate of Beckman Catholic High School where he played football and ran on the track team. He graduated from Northwestern University in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. After his sophomore year of college, he began an internship at The Hill Group, a Chicago-based mechanical contracting firm and continued on to have a successful career there as a mechanical engineer. He married Katie Bell (née Kukielka) on August 22, 2015 in Orland Park. They had a wonderful marriage full of fun, laughter, and travel and were blessed with two beautiful children who they were raising together in Chicago.
Patrick was an avid sports fan and his favorite teams were the Northwestern Wildcats, the Dallas Cowboys, the Chicago Cubs, and the Orlando Magic. One of the highlights of his life was having the opportunity to attend Game 7 of the 2016 World Series when the Chicago Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians. He was a dear friend who touched many peoples’ lives and will be remembered as a happy, easygoing person with a great sense of humor.
Patrick was a beloved husband of Katie Bell (née Kukielka); proud and devoted father of Lucy and Jake Bell; cherished son of Larry and Karen Bell; loving brother of Brian Bell and Colleen (Adam) Humphrey; adored grandson of Betty (late Glynn) Noonan and the late John and Marian Bell; devoted son-in-law of Chester and Carol Kukielka; dear brother-in-law of Vickie, Kristie (Kevin), and Carrie; kind uncle of Christian, Juliet, Sarah, Jack, Joey, Ryan, Kevin, Willian, Teddy, Olivia, and Isabelle; as well as a nephew, cousin, and friend of many.
Patrick’s final act of kindness was to give the gift of life through organ donation.
Visitation Friday 3-8 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. until time of prayers 10:15 a.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL to Our Lady of the Woods Church, Mass 11:00 a.m. The live stream link for the Mass will start just prior to the Mass.
Interment private
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family to be used at their discretion.
Please leave a memory for the family on Patrick’s Tribute Wall; your stories will bring joy to his family and help his legacy live on. www.sheehyfh.com. 708-857-7878
May 11, 2024 – 11:00am cst
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