Norbert Pohl

Norbert Pohl, loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather completed his journey here on earth, and returned home to the Lord on November 2, 2010 at the age of 88. He was born in Fowler, Michigan on March 7, 1922 and is the son of Louis and Catherine (Thelen) Pohl. One June 10, 1947, Norbert married his "one and only" Marian (Ulrich). Norbert passed away peacefully at home, and now joins his beloved wife, Marian who preceded him in death (2005).

Norbert will best be remembered for living a life of service to his family and community. In testimony to his great faith, Norbert lived with humility, humor and tremendous integrity. He was an active parishioner of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, an honorary life member of the Fourth Degree, and a Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. Norbert was a founding board member of many community and parish organizations including RAVE House (shelter for abused women and children), Board Member; Hazel I. Findley County Manor, Trustee and Fund Drive Chairman; Fowler High School, Board of Education Member; Most Holy Trinity Educational Trust Fund and Parish Eucharistic Outreach Minister. He enjoyed his occupation as a dairy farmer for more than 60 years. Norbert remains the reigning Pohl family Euchre Champion.

Norbert was preceded in death by his wife, Marian; his sisters, Sister Adeline and Sister Dorothy Pohl, and Rosalyn (Delbert) Smith; his sister-in-law, Helen (Gerald) Pohl and his grandson, Benjamin Simon.

Norbert is survived by his children, Robert (Gayle), Stan (Patty), Allen (Ellen) , Jerome (Ann Marie) and Mel (Pam) Pohl, Marie (Eric) Cross, Cathy (John) Leabu, Sue (Dean) Schrauben, Carol Crichton, and Phyllis (Mark) Ventocilla, 47 grandchildren and 61 great-grandchildren; brothers, Fr. Leon , Gerald (Joan) and Joe (Marie) Pohl; sisters, Sister Bernadine and Sister Mary Ann Pohl.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am Friday, November 5, 2010 at the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler with Fr. Dennis Howard presiding, burial will be at the Most Holy Trinity Cemetery following the mass. Norbert's family will receive friends Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the Goerge Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Homes in Fowler with a rosary prayed at 3 pm and a vigil service at 8 pm. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Most Holy Trinity Educational Trust Fund. To learn more about Norbert and view his Life Story Film, visit his personal webpage at www.lifestorynet.com/memories/63545 .