Douglas H. Bell, 60, Huron, SD passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at the Huron Regional Medical Center.

His funeral service will be 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 16 at the Welter Funeral Home in Huron, with interment in Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation, with the family present, will be from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, May 15 at Welter Funeral Home in Huron, followed by a Sharing of Memories at 7:00 p.m.; or visitation one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.

Doug was born in Burbank, CA on February 17, 1957 to Richard and Dora (Di Palma) Bell.  The family then moved to the Huron area where Doug continued his schooling and graduated from Huron High School.  After graduation Doug spent many years working at Asphalt Paving and Material followed by 20 plus years in the city of Huron Sewer and Water Department.

Doug's first marriage to Lori Hofer created two incredible young men, Justin and Jason.  Lori passed in 1993.  His second wife, Theresa (Barnett) Bell and her daughter Shayla, became a part of their family New Years Eve of 1998.

Doug enjoyed hunting, fishing and anything to do with the great outdoors.  He adored his family, was God fearing, and was well known to help others.

Doug is survived by his wife, Theresa, Huron; children, Justin (Amber) Bell, Pierre, Jason (Shalace) Bell, Mitchell, Shayla, Huron; four grandchildren, Kash, Haylah, Micah, Ackley; three sisters, Barb Sammons, Huron, Nancy Eveleth, Sioux Falls, Renee (Wayne) Hanson, Huron; along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Dora Bell and his first wife, Lori.