Obituary of Martin Harold Powers

MARTIN "MARTY" H. POWERS age 80 of Jefferson, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday August 13, 2015 at Alden Estates. He was born on April 30, 1935 son of the late Harold and Gertrude (Bullis) Powers. He married Betty Berger on August 8, 1953 at Fort Atkinson. Marty was employed at Schweiger Industries as a Supervisor Intendent for many years, before becoming disabled. He had also served in the National Guard. Marty also volunteered at St. Vincent DePaul, and St. Coletta. Marty and Betty served as House Parents for the "kids" from St. Coletta in the apartment that they resided in and the house next door for many years, and was a Boy Scout Leader for St. Coletta's. Marty built the Super America Store in Jefferson in 1969 with his good friend Ronald Belstner. He also managed the store. He was an avid Green Bay Packer and Wisconsin Badger fan, and loved to play cards. Marty enjoyed camping and attending all of his children's sporting events. In later years after becoming disabled he was especially grateful to maintain his independence by being allowed to drive his golf cart all over Jefferson. Marty also served on the Board of Directors for Jefferson County Human Services. Marty was especially proud of his Irish Nationality and he let everybody know it! He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, and a member of the Knights of Columbus, and was a Grand Knight. He is deeply missed by his family; wife Betty Powers of Jefferson Daughters; Terry Ertl of Jefferson, Connie (Michael) Blasing of Jefferson, Renee (Gregg) Peters of Jefferson. Son; Daniel (Doreen) Powers of Cambridge, Timothy (Margaret) Powers of Sun Prairie Grandchildren Sarah Powers, Luke Powers, Rachel Powers, Troy Powers, Ryan (Joclyn) Powers, Corey (Katie) Powers, Amanda Powers, Kyle (Amy) Powers and his great grandchildren Sierra, Kendra Powers, Skyler, Logan, Collin Powers, Taea, Kyle Jr., Dhonovan Powers. His brother; William (Kathy) Powers of Fort Atkinson. He is preceded in death by 2 sisters; Betty Kochendorfer, Rita Wendt, and 3 brothers; Mike Powers, Jim Powers, John "Jack" Powers. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday August 19, 2015 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with the Rev. Thomas Coyle, and Luke Powers officiating. Burial will follow in the Rock River Cemetery in Jefferson. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home in Jefferson and then again on Wednesday morning at the Church from 10:00am until the time of Mass. Those wishing to give memorials in Marty's name can direct them to; Jefferson Rainbow Hospice. Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow; I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain; I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am a star that shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there; I did not die. Visit www.schneidermichaelisfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence or light a candle in his memory.