Richard Reed Powell "Dick"

Richard Reed Powell passed away April 22, 2021at the age of 85. Dick was a beloved husband and father, who loved the Lord and loved his family. He enjoyed many activities; fishing, woodworking, gardening and his cabin up North. He worked hard all his life.
He graduated from LaCrosse State Teachers College in Wisconsin and Springfield College in Massachusetts. He dedicated a career in the YMCA working at the Aurora, Illinois YMCA Decatur, Illinois YMCA and then the Bay City YMCA as executive director. After leaving that position he started his own business the Powell Insurance Agency.
He is predeceased by his parents, Richard and Loretta Powell; a brother, Gordon Powell and a sister Eleanor Talle. He is survived by his wife, Carol; two sons, Mark (Karina) Powell and Jonathan Powell; daughter, Anita Fournier and Nichola plus five grandchildren, Julian Agatha, Alena, Lilia and Callie. He is also survived by his brother, William (Jane) Powell.
We grieve as a family but are comforted by knowing he is with the lord.
At the request of Dick cremation has taken place and a Memorial Visitation will take place from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. We are currently still under the governor's executive order of social distancing and limited to 25 visitors in the chapel at one time. You may experience a wait while paying your respects, face coverings must be worn. Memorial contributions may be made to YMCA World Service Fund or to Grace United Methodist Church.