Obituaries

Arlington/Poynette-

Robert Fred “Bob” “Putt” Powell, age 77, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, surrounded by his daughters at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. Bob was born on December 14, 1946, in Reedsburg, WI the son of Harlan and Eva Jean (Feight) Powell. He graduated from Madison East High School in 1965 and then served in the US Army. Bob married Betty Lou “Babe” Millette on August 16, 1969, at St. Peter Catholic Church, Madison. Bob worked at MG&E for 37 years, retiring in 2006. After retirement he enjoyed working on and riding motorcycles with his friends.

Bob enjoyed training his Brittanys, bird hunting and dog trialing along with trout fishing, shooting clay pigeons and the occasional trip to Canada. Bob also enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He had a big heart and Bob never missed any sporting event in his grandchildren’s lives.

Bob is survived by his two daughters, Dawn (Brian) Kowald and Bonnie (Brent) Lloyd; grandchildren, Jackquelin (Mike) Presser, Brianna Kowald, and Garett and Trevan Lloyd; great-grandchildren, Willow and Winnie Presser; sister, Janice (Steve) Moran; as well as many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou “Babe”; his parents; sister, Cindy (Jim) Imhoff and nephew, Andrew Yttri.

A Memorial Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Ryan Funeral Home, 6924 Lake Road, DeForest. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.

Special thanks to Agrace Hospice Care, especially Becky and Heidi, for the heartfelt care they provided Bob.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace Hospice Care.

“Now Dad and Mom can watch down on us and guide us through our lives. Until we meet again.”

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.