Glen William Bell Jr. (September 3, 1923 – January 16, 2010)[1][2] was an American restaurateur who was the founder and namesake of Taco Bell.
Early life
Glen Bell was born in Lynwood, California, to Glen William Bell Sr. and Ruth Elizabeth Bell (née Johnson). His mother was born in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota to a half Swedish father and predominantly English mother. His father in Franklin County, Iowa to a German father and predominantly English mother, Glen also had colonial New England ancestry through both his parents' families.
Career
Bell graduated from San Bernardino High School in 1941.[3]