Robert D. Powell

POWELL Robert D. Robert D. Powell, age 80, of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 1, 2008, at St. Charles Mercy Hospital. He was born on June 23, 1928, in Toledo to Robert S. and Jeanette (Stuckey) Powell. He was a 1947 graduate of Port Clinton High School. Robert was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War where he was stationed in Germany. He married Marian Madden on August 31, 1955. Robert was employed with A&P Tea Co. for 36 years before retiring in 1983. He attended Main Street United Brethren Church. Robert was an avid fan of auto racing and worked on race cars in the 60's with Don Litten for Kenny Lay, Rollie Beale, Larry Dickson and Irish Jim McCune and later with Jim McCune and Irish Jimmy McCune. Robert and his son were devoted Ohio State fans. He was a former member of the American Legion Post 0888 in Columbus. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Marian who passed away in January of 2000; his parents, Robert S. (Margie) Powell, Jeanette (Acie) Grimes and brother, Raymon Powell. Surviving is his loving son, Robert J. Powell of Perrysburg; brother, Ronald (Virginia) Powell of Costa Mesa, CA; favorite niece, Alice Dargartz; nephew, Jim McCune. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews Friends may visit at the Sujkowski Funeral Home of Rossford, 830 Lime City Rd. on Thursday, September 4, 2008, from 2 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 5th at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow at Fort Meigs Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Frank Abbati and the staff of St. Charles Hospital for their compassion and care of Robert.