Ruth Powell

MONONA - Ruth Powell, age 85, of Monona, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at UW Hospital. She was born on April 14, 1936, in Stoughton, the daughter of Frederick and Sophie (Evonovich) Amacher. Ruth graduated from Stoughton High School. She married Phillip Powell on Oct. 27, 1956. Ruth worked for the State of Wisconsin at 1 West Wilson for many years. She loved to play bingo, spend time with her grandkids, and especially enjoyed the holidays and gathering with family. Ruth is survived by four sons, Roger (Gretchen) Powell, Richard Powell, William (Suzanne) Powell and Steven (Sandra) Powell; two daughters, Donna Harris and Nancy Powell; six grandchildren, Phillip Powell, Thomas Powell, Armella Powell, Sophie Powell, Matthew Powell and Brittney (Kodie) Williams; several great-grandchildren; three brothers, Richard Amacher, Arthur Amacher and Edward Amacher; three sisters, Esther Kinnear, Janice (Russell) Pohlman and Helen (Arlin) Johnson; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Phillip Powell; grandson, James Harris Jr.; four brothers, Robert Amacher, Roger Amacher, Danny Amacher and Frederick Amacher; and sister, Violet Lange. Burial will be held at Sunset Memory Gardens. The family would like to thank Jenny with Marquardt for her wonderful care given to Ruth. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420