OBITUARY: Raymond Joseph Power, 1938-2004, Mitchell Co., Iowa
 
[Adapted from: Mitchell County-Press-News online - Posted Jan. 21, 2004 ] 



                           Raymond Joseph Power
                                                   
Funeral services for Raymond Joseph Power, age 65, of Osage were held
Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage,
with Rev. Mark Reasoner officiating. Interment was in the Sacred Heart
Cemetery in Osage with Military Honors at the grave by Osage American
Legion Post 278. Raymond died at home Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004 after
a long battle with cancer. 

Ray was born in Elma, Iowa on September 17, 1938 to George C. and Helena
(Boehmer) Power. He graduated from Osage High School, then served 4 years
in the Navy. In 1963, he was united in marriage to Carol (Wolff) Power.
They were blessed with 7 wonderful children. Ray was employed at
Oliver-White Farms for 27 years. From 1983 to 1988, Raymond and Carol
owned and operated a family restaurant in Scranton, Iowa. Upon returning
to Osage, he was employed with Adams Painting and Drywall, until his
retirement in 2000. Raymond enjoyed spending time with his family and
friends, and working with his horses and dogs. 

He was preceded in death by his parents George and Helena Power, brother
Roger Lee Power, sister-in-law Sue Powers, two brothers-in-law, Gary Wolff
and Dick Mobley, and his parents-in-law, Ted and Ruth Wolff.  

Raymond is survived by his wife Carol Power of Osage; 7 children, Deanna
Machin (Troy) of Osage, Sheila Adams (Dan) of St. Ansgar, Rachael Kimmey
(Kenneth) of Virginia Beach, Virgina, Theresa Ahlf (Robert) of St. Ansgar,
Rebecca Secrist and friend Chuck Hurley of Osage, Rodney Power of Osage
and Rhonda Muller (Larry) of Osage; 17 grandchildren: Anthony and wife
Emily, Wade, Amber and Ashley Machin; Derrick, Crystal and Heather Adams;
Anna and Jessica Kimmey; Cory, Cylea and Caylin Ahlf; Jordan and Stephanie
Ackerman and Trevor Secrist; Sophia and Owen Muller; two brothers,
Cliff Powers of St. Ansgar and Tom Powers (Zoe) of Kensett; two sisters,
Donna Mae Mobley of Osage and Sandra Bushbaum (Dallas) of Mason City;
one sister-in-law Bev Griga (Don) of St. Ansgar, numerous nieces and
nephews and many close friends.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage, (641) 732-3706, was in charge of
arrangements.
 
 
 
     Copyright 2004, K. L. Kittleson