Born in
Saint Paul, Minnesota, Bell served in the
United States Army during
World War II. He graduated from
University of Minnesota Law School in 1950. Bell was a state representative from 1966-74 for Roseville area. He practiced law and served as the
Roseville City Attorney for 36 years. He served as special assistant
Ramsey County attorney for Long Lake Regional Park acquisition. He was a Ramsey County Charter commission member from 2000-08. He was a Rotary club
Paul Harris Fellow. He was a member of the
Republican Party. Bell served in the
Minnesota House of Representatives from 1967 to 1974. ==Notes==