Donald James Powell

May 22, 1937 - August 31, 2010

Donald J. Powell, 73, Green Bay, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. He was born on May 22, 1937 in Menominee, MI to the late William and Louise Powell. On Dec. 17, 1960, he married the former Carmen Van Luven at Calvary Temple in Marinette, WI. After his retirement they spent many winters in Mission, Texas where he enjoyed doing volunteer work for the Benito Juarez Children’s Home in Reynosa, Mexico. Don will be sadly missed by his wife Carmen; son Timothy(Sue) Powell, Zion, IL; daughter Lisa (Jeff) Hohn, granddaughters Tiffany, Natalie, and Stephanie Hohn, all of Shawano, WI; a brother Gerald(Glory), Texas; two sisters, Shirley(Clifford) Falstad, and Donna(Ed) Collins, both of Marinette, WI. He was also survived by many nieces, nephews, and many friends, as well as his cats Sabrina, Tabitha, and grandcat Ding Dong. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and sister-in-law William Jr. and Florence Powell-Kinsey. The funeral will be held in Green Bay at Central Assembly of God Church, 831 Schoen St. Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 3, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. with funeral to follow at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Tom Barrett officiating. Burial will be at Glenwood Memorial Gardens in Peshtigo, WI In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name for the Benito Juarez Children’s Home in Reynosa, Mexico. Don’s family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Volk and staff of Green Bay Oncology in Oconto Falls, especially his favorite nurse Elisabeth.