Kathryn E. Powell

Platteville, Wisconsin

Kathryn E. Powell, 87, of Platteville, Wisconsin, formerly of Dickeyville, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickevyille, with Rev. Greg Ihm officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 – 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Burial will be in Van Buren Cemetery, Potosi, Wisconsin. Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is serving the family.

Kathryn, daughter of Elizabeth (McLain) and Henry Langkamp, was born on June 12, 1936. She grew up on the family farm surrounded by her brothers and sisters. On September 25, 1954, Kathryn married the love of her life, George H Powell. Together they built a wonderful life, with their 3 children residing in Dickeyville. George and Kathryn had the type of marriage and love that most people dream of. They had their ups and downs, but no two people were more perfect for each other. The phrase “opposites attract” definitely applied to them. George was a free spirit while Kathryn was more take charge, but with those two, you knew you were in the presence of the real thing. Kathryn was a hard worker and wanted to give her family all that she could. There was nothing Kathryn loved more than her family and especially playing with her great-grandchildren. Her chocolate chip cookies were famous and you could never eat just one. Those that knew Kathryn, knew her love of cards. She would be the first person to call you out if you played the wrong card in euchre, and she wouldn’t let you forget it. Kathryn resided in Dickeyville until 2015 where she then moved to the Pioneer Ridge Apartments in Platteville. There, she made many wonderful friends who supported her and helped her throughout the years.

Kathryn is survived by her children, Steve (Lisa) Powell of Sauk City, WI, Penny (Jerry Richardson) Powell of Galena, IL, and Tyrone (Vicki) Powell of Poynette, WI; her sisters, Rose Marie (John) Reuter Jr. and Mary Ann Riesselman; her sister-in-law, Kathy Langkamp; and her grandchildren, Becky (Darron) Fritz, Jami (Dallion) Pluemer, Lucas (Aleia) Powell, and Rachel (Nathan) DeMaster. Kathryn was blessed with many great-grandchildren, Cora, Hunter, Garrison, Keira, Valeria, Alisa, and Ryker.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her loving husband, George; brothers, Leroy and Franklin Langkamp; sister, Bernice Broihahn; sister-in law, Mary Langkamp; brothers-in-law, Virgil Riesselman and Mervin Broihahn; nieces, Peggy Kershner and Victoria Kieler; her nephew, Mike (Merv) Broihahn; her great-niece, Staci (Kitto) Brown; and her two favorite dogs, Jack and Joey.

Memorials in Kathryn’s name may be sent to Boys Town, St. Jude’s Hospital or Shriner’s Hospital.