Paul W. Powley

PAUL W. POWLEY , 89 , of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 11:20 am, Monday, November 15, 2021 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born to the late Alva Everett “A.E.” and Nora Lorraine (nee Welten) Powley on March 7, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Paul married Collette Usher on June 27, 1953 at First Baptist Church in Chester, Illinois; she survives.

Paul owned and operated Superior Cleaner with his brother Ed and had also served as a part time city police officer for 47 years. He had also worked as the laundry manager at Menard Correctional Center in Chester.

Paul was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester. He was an avid outdoorsmen.

Survivors:

Wife:

Collette Powley Chester, IL

3 Children:

Colleen A. Carmon Pacific, MO

Julie L. (Jim) Melchers Webster Groves, MO

Rob (Sue) Powley Manchester, MO

1 Brother:

Carl (Joy) Powley Highlandville, MO

1 Grandson:

Travis Powley Charlotte, NC

Preceded in Death by : Parents and 1 Brother – Ed Powley

Funeral Service :

11:00 am, Saturday, November 20, 2021

St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Timothy Sims

Interment :

St. John Lutheran Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Satuday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois

Memorials :

St. John Lutheran Church

St. John Lutheran School