Obituary of Daniel Gordon Powell

Powell, Daniel Gordon The man, the myth, the legend. A 45 year friend of Bill W., a kind hearted and enlightened individual that truly lived by his motto to always give more than you take. Whether through his famous storytelling, or his great zest for life, Dan always embodied compassion, tender heartedness, and a giving soul that touched all those he met. Dan passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, July 14 in St. Paul, MN. Survived by his "bride" of 29 years, Judy and five of the "best children on the planet", Zachary Powell, Danielle (Patrick) Fogerty, Sara (Christopher) Griffin, Brooklyn (Jacob) Randall & Heidi (Michael) Hieserich. Proclaimed "best grandpa in the world" by his eight grandchildren: Eva, Jackson, Anna, Mckenzie, Olive, Paxton, Charlotte, and Amelia. Greatly missed by his brother David Powell, sister Diane Williams &many treasured friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Gordon & Marian Powell, sister, Elizabeth Powell, and his in-laws Warren & Charlotte Marteness. Celebration of life will be held Sunday August 5th at The Cremation Society of MN, 1979 Old Hudson Road, St. Paul 55119. Visitation 1:30-2:30, followed by service at 2:30, tributes and friendship until 5:30. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to a fund for family of Dan Powell. https://www.forevermissed.com/daniel-gordon-powell/#about