Harold Maurice Bernard Powers, age 80, of St. Elmo, Illinois died Monday, September 26, 2011 at his home.
Memorial Services will be held on 10:30 AM Thursday September 29, 2011 at the Kessel Funeral Home, St. Elmo. Friends may greet the family at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, St. Elmo. Memorials may be made in his name to: the Powers Family.
Harold was born on April 20, 1931 in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of: Maurice and Mary (Siemer) Powers. He married Betty Jane (Mitchell) Powers on January 3, 1973 in St. Elmo. He was orphaned at a young age and was raised by his grandparents on the family farm in Sigel.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was very dedicated to his wife Betty and her children. He retired in 1983 from Richardson Brothers Greenhouse, where he was employed for over 15 years.
He is survived by: Daughters: Betty Ann (Husband: Robert) Brown of St. Elmo, Sally (Husband: Jerry) West of New Hampton, Iowa and Patty (Husband Mike) Caraway of St. Elmo. Sons: John (Wife: Stephanie) Williams, Thomas (Wife: Sandra) Williams and David Oglesby all of St. Elmo. 14 grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren and many cousins. He was preceded in death by: His Parents, Wife and Infant Sister.