Powell, Neil F. age 69 of Laporte, MN, formerly of Anoka. Retired from Hoffman Engineering after 31 years. Preceded in death by parents, Milton & Delores Powell. Survived by loving wife of 48 years, Dinah; children, Tony, Jody (Tom) Wilson, Neil J., and Amber (Willie) Bentley; 7 grandchildren; brother, Dale (Lois) Powell; sister, Rita Hoffman; many other family and friends. Funeral service Friday 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, W Main St and Branch Ave, Anoka. Private interment. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220