Charles Powell, of Antigo, died Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Langlade Hospital. He was 62 years old. He was born on October 14, 1952 in Antigo, a son of Patrick and Mary (Knipp) Powell, Sr. He married Nancie Blahnik on July 17, 1971. The couple later divorced.

He was raised in Antigo. He was well known as a flooring installer, a trade he practiced for 35 years.

His hobbies included rebuilding cars, playing guitar and singing.

Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Shelley, Antigo, Shantel Powell, Weston; two sons, Jessie (Christine) Powell, Plymouth, David Powell, Appleton; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; six sisters, Maxine (Paul) Meyer, Yvonne Poland, Mary Copps, Willma Luther, Thelma Paulson, Barbara (Earl) Roberts; three brothers, Jack (Penny) Powell, Patrick (Virginia) Powell, Jr., Pierre Powell.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Thomas and Richard.