Ida Eileen Powell, Bloomer, WI and Janesville, WI  (1920 - 2012)

June 30, 1920 - January 24, 2012
Ida Powell, 91, formerly of Bloomer, WI, and Janesville, WI, died, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, at Beloit Health and Rehab Center in Beloit, WI. The former Ida Eileen Gerber was born on June 30, 1920, in Chippewa County, WI, the daughter of Leroy and Nora (Fosslett) Gerber. She attended Beaver Valley Schools in Chippewa County, WI. Ida married Edward Powell. She was employed as a seamstress at Chippewa Woolen Mills. Ida also worked at Presto Industries in Eau Claire, and as a cook at Bloomer High School and the Chippewa County Nursing Home. Ida was a former member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bloomer, WI. She enjoyed traveling with her husband to Florida, Hawaii, and many other places.
Ida is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Scott) Welcome of Menomonie, WI, Rachael (Ed) Pinkham of Hollywood, FL; sons, Bob Powell of Beloit, WI, Everett (Rosemary) Powell of New Auburn, WI; ten grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; brother, Earl (Marilyn) Gerber; along with numerous nieces nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Carolyn Burnell; infant son, William Powell; and several sisters and brothers.
Funeral services are at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, at ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH IN BLOOMER, WI, with visitation prior to the service from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Eau Claire, WI. The family would like to thank the staff of Beloit Regional Hospice for the love and care given to Ida. They ask that memorial donations be given to one’s local hospice in memory of Ida. OLSON FUNERAL HOME IN BLOOMER, WI, AND HANSEN-GRAVITT FUNERAL HOME in Beloit, WI, are honored to be assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.olsonfuneralhomebloomer.com and www.hansengravitt.com