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Michiel Lee Bell Jr., 55

Michiel Lee Bell Jr., 55, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away Aug. 22, 2017, at his home. Michiel was born Jan. 15, 1962, in Canoga Park, Calif., to Michiel Sr. and Colleen (Crawford) Bell. Michiel grew up in California, and as a young man he went to work for his father as an electrician.

He eventually made his way to the Pacific Northwest where he continued working as an electrician in Washington state. He later met Michelle Serdahl in Post Falls and they were married on July 6, 1991, at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. They were married 26 years when Michiel passed.

Michiel was a member of IBEW Local 73. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, working on race cars and being a part of Rockin’ the Rivers annual music festival in Montana.

He is survived by his loving wife, Michelle Bell of the family home in Post Falls; his mother, Colleen Bell of Post Falls; four children, Nicole (William) Osterdock of Post Falls, Cassandra (Matt Lutrick) Bell of Spokane, Wash., Christopher Bell of Post Falls and Mikaela Bell of Post Falls; three brothers, Richard Bell of Post Falls, Roger (Christine) Bell of Hopkinsville, Ky., and Francis (Jessica) Bell of Post Falls; five grandchildren, Anika, Alexi, Keeli, Danica and Eva; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father.

A celebration of Michiel’s life will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, at Bell Tower Funeral Home, 3398 E. Jenalan Ave., Post Falls.

The family suggests memorials may be made to Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 N. Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835.

Bell Tower Funeral Home and Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements. You may view his online memorial at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com.