Ralph D. Bell, suddenly, Retired CPD for 37 years, formerly employed in the 13th District Narcotics Officer, Youth Officer, Dispatcher, Auto Theft and Fugitive Unit. Currently employed by Midway Airport Special Police. Devoted husband of 39 years to Diane, nee Linhart; cherished father of Mark Local 130 (Jane), Jeffrey C.T.A and Rosemont Police (Kelly) and Michael CPD Detective (Rebecca); proud and loving grandfather to Jeffrey, Justin, Joshua, Kyle, Courtney and Connor; fond brother-in-law to Karen and Michael Kerzisnik; uncle to Jason, Eric (Jill) Kerzisnik; son of the late Jack & Metta; brother of the late Thomas; son-in-law of the late Raymond and Eleanor Linhart. Funeral Monday, 10 a.m. from Ridge Funeral Home, 6620 W. Archer Ave. (Corner of Natoma) to St. Daniel the Prophet Church. 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. 773-586-7900
