William Powell

William “Bill” Francis Powell, age 82, the son of Edward “E.C.” and Pearl Donald Powell born September 4, 1937, passed away July 10, 2020 at home after a lengthy illness.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn of 64 years.  He is survived by his brother Howard Powell and children: Thomas (Kay) Powell, Robin (James) Kern and Sharon (Rick) Simon; grandchildren: Robert Kern, Meagan Kern Fyffe, Adam Kern, Alissa Simon, Scott Simon and William Powell; 9 great grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren.

Bill attended Deshler High School and worked at Campbell Soup Company for many years.  He enjoyed a lifelong love of history, especially the civil war and participated in a civil war reenactment group for many years.  He loved to travel, read and tend to his yard.

There will be a private graveside service in Marion Township Cemetery.  Memorial in Bill’s honor may be left to Putnam County Hospice.