Chad Bell

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Obituary

Chad Bell, 42, formerly of Alexandria, SD, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, due to an automobile accident while on a mountain biking adventure in Wyoming. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel

Chad Thomas Bell was born April 24, 1981, to Thomas and Deborah (Ruth) Bell in Mitchell, SD. Chad graduated from Hanson High School in 1999. He was a stand-out discus thrower and still holds the school record toss of 169’ 11”. He took these talents to the University of South Dakota, where he made a ton of friends, threw javelin and discus for the track team, and occasionally went to class.

He and his brother, Ryan, moved to Phoenix in 2002. Chad was employed using his stellar personality and musical chops to conduct karaoke nights at many bars around the city. He loved to belt out his favorite songs! In early 2003, he got called to a state of readiness for his other employer, the South Dakota National Guard. After being sent back home, Ryan urged him to move to Atlanta, where he was working for the Mattress Firm and knew Chad’s personality would lead him to a successful sales position. He was great at it!

While Chad did have some major struggles in life, he was always quick with a smile and one of the funniest people his close friends and family have ever known.

Chad was taken from Earth way too early, but his family feels at peace with where he left us. He was working on himself and making great progress. He will forever be loved by many.