Robert  H. "Bob" Powers, 87, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at home.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Peter Snieg officiating.  Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery, with military honors accorded by members of the Dubuque Marine Corps League.

Visitation will be from 4 P/M to 8 P/M, on Monday, October 21, 2019, and from 9 A/M to 9:45 A/M, on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, where the parish scripture service will be at 3:30 P/M, on Monday.  Members of the East Dubuque Volunteer Fire Department will meet at 7:30 P/M, on Monday, to attend the wake.

Bob was born on January 6, 1932, in Dubuque, IA, son of James and Lorraine (Bintner) Powers.  He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School, Class of 1950.  After graduation he was employed by Interstate Power followed by his enlistment into the U. S. Navy where he was an electrician on the U.S.S. Ajax during the Korean Conflict.  Upon his honorable discharge from the Navy, he went back to work for Interstate Power where he was a member of the I.B.E.W. Local #263 and retired in 1994 as a substation technician.  During his retirement he was employed by Runde Chevrolet in East Dubuque, IL, delivering vehicles to various locations.

Robert and Josephine (Jo) Reisen, of East Dubuque, IL, were united in marriage on October 26, 1957, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, IL. He was very involved in the community; volunteering for Boy Scouts - Troop 14, the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps and served 20 years as a fireman for the East Dubuque Volunteer Fire Department.  In his youth he enjoyed trapshooting, hunting, fishing, skiing, and baseball.  His children have many cherished memories and stories of their camping trips while growing up.  His woodworking was also a favorite past-time of his, as well as cheering on the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears.  Bob's pride and joy were his grandchildren.  He travelled near and far to visit and engage with them; going to the Chicago Bear's camp, attending high school and college graduations and weddings.  There was not a baseball, softball, volleyball, choir or musical performance that he did not attend.

Surviving are his wife, Jo, of 61 years; and his children, Jeff (Jean), of Pewaukee, WI, Julie Ward (Bob), of Cabot, AR, Jay (Mary), of Menominee, IL, Jon, of Cedar Rapids, IA, Jan Weuve (Kevin) of Savoy, IL, and Jim Powers, of East Dubuque, IL; a sister, Lou Ann Wieland, of Dubuque, IA.  Also surviving are 7 grandchildren, Adam Ward (Sydney), Andrew Weuve, Matthew Weuve, Tyler Powers, Jenna Powers, Emily Powers and Jacob Powers; and 1 great-grandchild, Beau Weuve.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his parents-in-law; and a brother, John (Jack) Powers.  Also, in-laws, Elmer and Betty Rogers, Jean and Ralph Reisen, William Reisen and Robert Wieland.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the East Dubuque, IL Fire Department.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com