Charles E. Power

age 81, of Dayton, died Wednesday, February 14, 2001. Survived by his loving wife, Susanna, of 27 years, also loving cousins who were like brothers and sister, Bashford Power and wife Doris of CA, Lelia Funk and husband Emmons, and Lola Giles, all of Willard, OH, Naomi Wasson and husband Chuck of Frezeysburg, OH, William Power and wife Caroline of Columbus, OH; sister-in-law, Helen Willson and husband Beriah; sisters-in-law, Marion and Millicent Houck, all of NY, as well as seventeen loving nieces and nephews throughout the USA. Charles, known both as Chuck and Charlie, was born in Alfred, OH. He graduated from Ohio State University with both Bachelor and Masters degrees. He retired in 1977 after 35 years in the teaching profession, with 27 years spent in the Kettering School System in the area of Industrial Arts and Vocational Education. A Purple Heart veteran of World War II, he had 28 years of active and reserve duty. He retired in 1970 as Lt. Col. of Field Artillery. He served with the First Infantry Division in three beachhead landings in North Africa, Sicily, and Omaha Beach. Active member of Hope United Methodist Church where he served on various committees, such as Men of Hope, Joyful Seekers, Pastor Parish Committee and Faith Builders Sunday School. He was Past President of Kettering Classroom Teachers Association and a member of the Keenagers of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Funeral services will be held at Hope United Methodist Church, 5980 Wilmington Pike at 10:30 AM on Sat., Feb. 17, 2001. Viewing at Routsong Funeral Home, 81 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, from 4-8 PM, Fri., Feb. 16, 2001 with prayer service at 7:30 PM. Burial at David's Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, Hope United Methodist Church Building Fund, or St. Francis of Assisi Building Fund. We request that you wear bright colors to celebrate Charlie's life. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guestbook at www.routsong.com

Funeral Home:
Centerville Routsong Funeral Home
81 N. Main St.
Centerville, OH
US 45459