Roger Thomas Powell
1961 - 2022
Roger Thomas Powell
1961 - 2022
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BORN
1961
DIED
2022
Roger Powell Obituary
Roger Thomas Powell, age 61 a Hobart resident for the past 13 years passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022. He was born on September 10, 1961 in Dolton, Illinois to the late George and Gerry Powell. While attending High School, Roger was a Varsity Diver. He retired from Arcelor Mittal where he had worked as a Crane Operator. He was a member of the Hobart Eagles. Roger loved riding his motorcycle, watching Chicago sports, and rock and roll. He was a devoted husband and father. He loved playing with his grandchildren every chance he got. He had the best sense of humor. Roger was the “Rock” of the family and a “Happy Camper”.
He is survived by his wife of over 32 years, Roxanne Powell, four children, Wendy (Matt) Estomo of Portage, IN; Carrie (Kyle) Doan of Hobart, IN; Diane Powell of Lake Station, IN; Kevin (Kaylee Everhart) Powell of Hobart, IN, and five grandchildren, Cassandra, Lydia, Lucy, Charlotte, and Jence.
Funeral services are Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 3 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. Cremation will follow the services. Visitation is Tuesday, November 1, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel. (219) 942-2109.
Sarah Garcia
November 2, 2022
Sorry for your loss
Michael Podgorny
October 31, 2022
May he Rest In Peace. God Bless
Rich
October 31, 2022
RIP my friend
Paul Albanese
October 31, 2022
Your were the best neighbor when I was little, I use go to your house when you were in Kindergarten, and I would wait for to come home to play. Your mother would let me sit in your house or on the front porch until you came home . Even though we all moved it was great to see at the Shimp boilers Rest In Peace my Brother
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Joseph Robert
October 31, 2022
RIP ill remember the good times at t ridge in gymnastics
Michael Schaaf
October 31, 2022
Longtime school mate. My heavy heart
Richard Stigerts
October 28, 2022
RIP MY FRIEND
Monica Cody
October 28, 2022
Roger was a dad to me growing up. He was genuinely caring and always knew what to say. He accepted me into his families life, fed me and clothed me.
He is missed
Butch Flores
October 28, 2022
Very sad to hear of Rodger's passing . Had some really great times with him, always a smile on his face. RIP buddy !
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