Herbert W. Powell

Herbert Ward Powell age 83 of Plattsmouth, NE was born on November 18, 1935 in Bedford, Indiana to Wilmer Louis and Violet Elizabeth (Grantham) Powell.  He passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 at the Douglas County Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.

Herb grew up in South Omaha and graduated from South High School with the Class of 1954.  After high school, he enlisted in the United States Marie Corp and faithfully served his country during the Korean War.  After his discharge in 1957, he worked as a truck driver for various companies including Meadow Gold Dairy and Briggs Transport.  He worked briefly for a piano moving company where he helped move one of Liberace’s pianos.  In his later years, he worked for Central School in Plattsmouth in the maintenance department and as a grounds keeper at Bay Hills Golf Course.

He was united in marriage to Betty Jo (Keller) Dillehay on September 2, 1972 in Glenwood, Iowa and made their home in Plattsmouth.  Herb was a member of the Woodside, Iowa American Legion Post #97, Lepert-Wolever Post #2543 VFW in Plattsmouth, NE, and the Eagles Club.  He enjoyed woodworking, golfing and Nebraska Football.

He is survived by his children, Patricia (Shawn Wade) Greene of Omaha, NE, Thomas  Powell of Seattle, WA,  Tony (Janice Ritter) Dillehay of Kearney, NE, Jeffry (Cathy) Dillehay of Lincoln, NE, 5 grandchildren, Alexandra (Andrew Retelsdorf) Greene, Andrew Dillehay, Jesse Dillehay, Katie Mares, Jennifer (Simon)  Burton, great grandson, Parker Stroup, great granddaughters, Evelyn & Hannah Burton,  sisters, Donna Roth of Ralston, NE, Nancy Jessen of Utah.

He was preceded in death by his  parents, wife Betty Jo, twin brother, Delbert Powell, and brothers, David and Walter Powell

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Harvey Funeral Home Chapel in Plattsmouth, Nebraska with Rev. Michael McGregor officiating

V isitation will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2019 from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM with family greeting friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Funeral Home.

Interment with Military Honors will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Plattsmouth, NE

Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation.

Online condolences to www.bpharveyfuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Brian P. Harvey Funeral Home, Plattsmouth, NE  402-296-4445