Roger Lee Powell

December 17, 1938 - May 28, 2018

Roger Lee Powell, 79, of Mason City, IA died Monday, May 28, 2018 at Hospice of North Iowa. A visitation will be held from 4-7 pm on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St SE, Mason City. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:30 am with a one hour prior visitation on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Fullerton Funeral Home. Roger was born on December 17, 1938 in Alta Vista, IA to Ernest Edward Powell and Loretta Adeline (Reich) Powell. He graduated from Nora Springs High School. On February 2, 1956, he was united in marriage to Margaret Fike. To their union two children were born, Jodie and Jim. The couple later divorced but remained friends. Roger worked at Lehigh Cement Co in Mason City for 44 years as an electrician. On May 10, 1997, Roger was united in marriage to Sandra “Sandy” (Pierson) Powell and they spent 19 wonderful years together. Sandy and Roger enjoyed having a good time. They would often take long drives together and Roger always drove “the scenic route.” The couple enjoyed camping. They camped all over the state of Iowa; especially Okoboji, Decorah and Saylorville. Roger was an avid fisherman and enjoyed trout fishing. He was adventurous, spontaneous and loved the outdoors. Roger took a trip to Arizona with his good friend Dean and they zip-lined and went on a hot air balloon ride. Every year he tended to his yard with gardening, lots of flowers and bird feeders. Roger also liked playing cribbage. Those left to cherish his memory include children, Jodie (Larry) Nauman of Mason City and Jim (Deb) Powell of Mason City; step-children, Julie Perrott of Mason City and Ramon (Terri) Chisholm of Las Vegas, NV; sisters, Sharon (Fred) King of Charles City, Pat Powell of Mason City, Sandy Spencer of Nora Springs and Mary (Dan) Blair of Nora Springs; Sisters-in-law, Betty Pierson of Mason City and Darlene Ballard of Ankeny; Brother-in-law, Larry (Barb) Pierson of Mason City; grandchildren: Melissa (Jason) Farrell, Clayton Powell, Brandon (Sarah) Powell, Jason Nauman, Michael Perrott and Cody (Vanessa) Perrott; great-grandchildren: Jason Jr., Brooke, Summer, Alexis, Austin, Colton, Olivia, Madilyn, Dylan and Brynnlee; expecting great-great-granddaughter, Charlotte; good friend, Dean Haberkorn and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandy Powell in 2016; parents, Ernest and Loretta Powell; brother-in-law, Kurt Spencer; granddaughter-in-law, Sara Powell and mother-in-law, Irene Pierson. Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com. Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St SE, Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-8676 www.Fullertonfh.com Facebook/Fullertonfuneralhomes