- Date Of Birth: May 17, 1934
- Date Of Death: February 16, 2018
- State: Michigan
Richard “Dick” J. Pohl, age 83, of Portland, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 16, 2018. He was born May 17, 1934, the son of Herman and Nina (Early) Pohl. Dick was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and a devoted member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Portland. He retired from General Motors after 43 years of service and continued giving back to the community by volunteering at the Senior Center Food Bank and the Portland Community Fund. Dick was very proud of his garden, loved his 1946 Oliver Tractor, and enjoyed woodworking.
Surviving Dick are his beloved wife of 57 years, Jane; children, Barbara (Timothy) Falor, Patrick (Lynn Wood) Pohl, Daniel (Deb) Pohl, Gary (Alice “Beth”) Pohl; grandchildren, Jessica and Jenna Falor, Bradley, Jordan, Olivia, Rhiannon, Lette, Ariana “Ari”, Cerelle, and Canaan Pohl; siblings, Bernard Pohl, Jean Jones, Cecilia Gensterblum, Marie (Joe) Pohl, Loretta Esch, and Donald (Kit) Pohl; brother-in-law, Dennis (Denise) Gross; and sister-in-law, Geri Gross. Dick is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Joe; sisters, Adeline and Helen; and several in-laws.
