Obituaries

Oct 17, 2025

Brian Powell


 

Brian Keith Powell, 64, of Celina, OH passed away 4:13 a.m. Wednesday October 15, 2025 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, OH with his loving family at his bedside.


He was born May 22, 1961 in Coldwater, OH to Glenn and Marie (Froning) Powell.


Survivors include:

love of his life Tina Powell of Celina, OH

daughter Kalista (Aaron Chapman) Powell of St. Marys, OH

step-daughter April Hall of Celina, OH

step-son Greg (Abby Knapke) Hall of Celina, OH

step-daughter Christina (Tyler) Weitz of Celina, OH

step-son Jeffrey (Cherish May) Hall of Celina, OH

10 grandchildren

brother Dennis (Jennifer) Powell of Columbus, OH

brother Larry Powell of Celina, OH

sister Lisa (Kevin Kennedy) Kremer-Kennedy of Coldwater, OH

sister Lora (Roger) Wellman of Coldwater, OH

sister Sandi (Dan) Feltz of Coldwater, OH

brother-in-law Bill Puthoff of Chickasaw, OH

sister-in-law Wanda Powell of Celina, OH

sister-in-law Kathy Powell of Celina, OH


Preceded in death by:

Parents Glenn and Marie Powell; sister Dorothy Puthoff; brother John Powell; brother Gene Powell, brother Mike Powell (10/14/2025); brother-in-law Jeffrey “Turk” Kremer


He attended Coldwater, OH High School. 


Brian worked as a flooring installer, and transported members of the Amish community.


He will be remembered as a happy person with a goofy laugh who treasured the time spent with his family and friends. A musician, he was an accomplished drummer and also played guitar (all musical genres). Brian loved Jesus, and appreciated the beauty of God’s creation.


Rites are scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday October 21, 2025 at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys. Pastor Craig Flack will officiate the services.


Visitation 4 - 8 p.m. on Monday and 9 - 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.


Memorial contributions may be directed to his family to assist with final expenses.


Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Brian’s family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.

 


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