Edward W. Powers Jr.'s Obituary
Edward W. Powers Jr., age 72, of North Ridgeville, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018 at St. John Medical Center in Westlake following a brief illness.
He was born in Cleveland and had been a resident of North Ridgeville for 42 years.
Edward served in the US Army and went on to work as a Police Officer for the North Ridgeville Police Department, retiring as a Captain in 2003 after 29 years of service. He was also the chief investigator for the Lorain County Prosecutor’s Office and a special deputy for the U.S. Marshal Service.
He was a member of the FOP Lodge 25 in Westlake.
Following his retirement, he became a professional grandpa, taking to and attending his grandchildren’s extracurricular activities. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, shooting sports and boating.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Shirley (nee Seitz); son, Edward III (Melissa) of North Ridgeville; daughter, Krista Powers-Williams (Jason) of Parma; grandchildren, Edward IV, Alyssa and Samantha Powers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward W. Sr. and Violet (nee Haseley) Powers.
Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville, where services will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. Rev. William Giallourakis will officiate.
Interment with Full Military Honors will be in Fields Cemetery, North Ridgeville.
The family suggests donations be made in Edward’s name to the Milestones Autism Resource, 4853 Galaxy Parkway, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 or the Friendship APL, 8303 Murray Ridge Rd, Elyria, OH 44035.
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