William "Bill" G. Powers

William "Bill" G. Powers went to his heavenly home on May 16th, 2025, after a 4 1/2 year battle with Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s disease. He was surrounded by his loving wife, and children, Michael, Michelle and Rob Carl. He lived a full and rich life with many blessings. He was cared for at home by his wife Kathleen, daughter Michelle, son in law Robert, and son Micheal as well as his grandchildren, Abigail, Allison, Elizabeth and Mason.

He was born to Harold and Gertrude Powers. He was one of seven siblings. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather. Bill married Kathleen A. Sullivan on St. Patrick’s Day 1977. They had been married for 48 years. He was a proud Irish Catholic, attending St. Joseph Catholic Church where he spent eight years of parochial school and served as an altar boy.

He graduated in 1962 from Fort Atkinson High School. Bill was a very talented athlete. He played football, baseball, softball, and basketball. Some of his fondest memories are of his baseball teammates. After graduating, Bill worked for Jones Dairy Farm and General Motors. Bill’s career led him to work for Mackie Ellis, and Carol Smith & Gartman Appraisals as a realtor, Bill received many awards for being a best lister and seller. Bill was an entrepreneur, and salesman, starting his own company “Wisconsin Cheese & Sausage Dist.” Having been very successful, after 45 years he was forced to retire due to his illness. He retired his business to his son, Micheal Powers.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen A. Powers; his children, Wendy Powers, Rebecca Powers, Cathy Carnes, Michelle (Rob) Carl, Robert (Sarah) Carnes, and Michael Powers. His grandchildren, Daniel Nielson, Breanna Nielson, Abigail (Brandon) Pendleton, Allison Carnes, Maddison (Brady) Lorenz, Bryce (Breanna) Carnes, Cameron (Julia) Carl, Ian (Hannah) Carnes, Mason Powers, Aubrey Carnes, Elizabeth (Travis) Kutz, Daniel Carl, Marshall Powers, and Jaxson Powers. Great grandchildren, Carson & Chase Pendleton, Evelyn & Emilia Carnes, and James Lorenz.

Preceding him in death are his six siblings; Mickey (Pearl) Powers, James (Phylis) Powers, Betty Kochendorfer, Rita (Richard) Wendt, Martin (Betty) Powers, and John (Nancy) Powers. His son, Timothy Carnes; brother-in-law, Daniel Sullivan; sister-in-law, Barbara Miller and nephew, Tanner Sullivan.

The family would like to thank Rainbow Hospice for their wonderful care. And a special thank you to Rebecca Nemitz, Bill’s personal care giver whose companionship and visits Bill greatly looked forward to. We would also like to thank all our family and friends whose visits, support and prayers meant so much to us in the end.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson with the mass beginning at 11a.m.

Dunlap Memorial Home in Fort Atkinson is assisting the family.

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