ed Psychiatry until his retirement in 1994. In the 1980's, Bob and Art Gerk catalogued all the trees in Mason City. Following his retirement, Bob volunteered for the Community Kitchen, Renew Center, Meals on Wheels and Habitat for Humanity. He also took friends to Alzheimer meetings and made visits with residents of the Good Shepherd Health Center. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family - especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed golfing, reading, traveling, movies, playing bridge and going to Birdsall's. He was a lifelong member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ and past president of the Mason City Country Club. Bob is survived by his wife of 69 years: Mary Powell of Mason City; 3 children: Randy Powell and wife Jacque of Santa Monica, CA, Jeff Powell of Mason City and Anne Brown and husband Scott of Mason City; 6 grandchildren: Kai Powell, Alana Powell and husband Chris Tucci, Ben Powell, Megan Powell and fiancé Jesse Spiegel, Sam Brown and wife Molly and Claire Brown; and 1 great grandchild: Camella King. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Bruce; and son: Greg. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Dr-Robert-M-Powell?obId=3053062#/obituaryInfo