Robert B. Bell Sr., 75, of Bath, died Oct. 27, 2016, at home. He was the husband of Carole (Moyse) Bell for 53 years.

Born in Mountain Top, he was a son of the late Carlos and Esther (Conety) Bell.

He was in the U.S. Army National Guard Reserves

He was, for many years, the owner and operator of Bell Construction, Bath, until he retired in 2005.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Bath.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Robert Jr. and his wife Sandi of Sanford, N.C., Joseph and his wife Milly of Bath and Bryan also of Bath; four daughters, Ann and her husband William Bogari Jr. of Easton, Carla and her husband Richard Junglas of Bath, Susan and her husband Robert Schubert of Kunkletown and Carole Lee and her husband Glenn Deemer of Saylorsburg; a brother, Richard and his wife Diane Bell of Lady Lake, Fla.; three sisters, Ann and her husband Robert Hackman of Mountain Top, Elizabeth Shupp of Mountain Top and Edna Long of Philadelphia; 10 grandchildren, Matt, Eric, Adrian, Alyson, Josh, Jason, Henry, Gabby, Jack and Sam; and three step-grandchildren, Steph, Randy, and Bryan.

He was predeceased by five siblings, Carlos, Margaret, Roland, Edwin and Connie.

Contributions may be made to Klecknersville Rangers Fire and Ambulance, c/o the funeral home, 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, 18064.

Arrangements were made by Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home Inc.