Powell, James Herbert b. 14 Mar 1912 Stockbridge, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA d. 25 Jul 2009 Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA: 1FAMILYTREE Genealogy

1912 - 2009 (97 years) Has 4 ancestors and 10 descendants in this family tree.

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Name	Powell, James Herbert
Born	14 Mar 1912	Stockbridge, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
Gender	Male
Died	25 Jul 2009	Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
Obituary	28 Jul 2009
Appleton Post Crescent
James Herbert Powell, 97, formerly of Kaukauna, died at his home Saturday July 25, 2009. Herbert was born in Stockbridge on March 14, 1912, to the late Myron and Mary Ellen (Robinson) Powell. He married the love of his life, Mary Ellen "Marie" Promer, at Holy Cross Parish on Dec. 29, 1936. Their 77-year journey together ended when she preceded Herbert in death on Jan. 25, 2009. Herbert was a 50-year member of the Knights of Columbus Kaukauna Council 1033. He retired from the asphalt department at Thilmany's in 1976. Herbert's hobbies included bowling and cars. His greatest joy was in spending time with his family. He was a proud grandfather and was thrilled to have welcomed the newest member, great-great-grandson Thomas, into the fold. Herbert is survived by his daughters: Rosalie (Dr. Thomas) Hennes, Neenah; and Shirley (Roger) Larsen, Appleton; grandchildren: Diane (Kevin) Heimerman, Scott (Bonnie), Patrick (Beth), Michael and Gregory Hennes, Brian Larsen, Yvette (special friend Neil Jenkins) Verhagen, Renee (fiance Steve Nelsen) Seidl and Laurie Campshure; 14 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law: Muriel and Doris Powell. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Herbert was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Mary Ellen; his parents; and sisters and brothers: Lucille (LeRoy) Balza, Agnes (Herbert) Martzahl, Anna (Lawrence) Ahrens, Ila (Gus) Brehmer, Michael (Lorraine), Robert, Eugene and William (Viola) Powell. Visitation will be held Monday August 3, 2009, at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH (309 Desnoyer St., Kaukauna) beginning at 9 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Bob Lexa will officiate. Committal Holy Cross Cemetery. A memorial fund is being established in Herbert's name. The family sends a very special thank you to his grandson Gregory Hennes who has cared for him 24/7 for the last six months. Also thank you to Hospice nurse Katie and her team. For on-line condolences, please visit www.oconnell funeralservices.com. O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME 201 E. Main Street Little Chute 920-788-6237 Oconnell Funeralservices.com
Buried	Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA
	Powell, J. Herbert Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA
Person ID	I151255	1FamilyTree
Last Modified	11 May 2017

Father	Powell, Myron, b. 9 Jan 1883, Stockbridge, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA , d. 29 Oct 1951, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA (Age 68 years)
Mother	Robinson, Mary Ellen, b. 24 Jun 1885, Stockbridge, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA , d. 13 Oct 1970, Oconto Falls, Oconto, Wisconsin, USA (Age 85 years)
Family ID	F50004	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Promer, Mary Ellen, b. 9 May 1912, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA , d. 25 Jan 2009, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 96 years)

Married 29 Dec 1936 Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA

Powell, James and Mary 1936

Powell, James and Mary 2006

News Mention (Family) 31 Dec 2006

Powell, James and Mary Promer 70th Anniversary News

Children

+	1. Powell, Rosalie M., b. 11 May 1938, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA , d. 19 Nov 2020, Neenah, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, USA (Age 82 years)
+	2. Powell, Shirley

Last Modified 1 Nov 2011

Family ID F50574 Group Sheet | Family Chart

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	Born - 14 Mar 1912 - Stockbridge, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
	Married - 29 Dec 1936 - Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA
	Died - 25 Jul 2009 - Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
	Buried - - Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA