June 24, 1942-Feb. 16, 2021
OTTAWA - Ronald A. Pohlman, 78, of Ottawa, died in the early morning hours on Tuesday at home surrounded by his family.
He
was born June 24, 1942, in Lima to Alphons and Adeline (Wellman)
Pohlman, who preceded him in death. On April 30, 1966 he married Joan
Kuhlman, who survives in Ottawa.
Ronald is also survived by his
sons, Jeff (Connie) Pohlman of Ottawa and Mark (Doug O’Neal) Pohlman and
Darrin Pohlman of Columbus; a sister, Rita (Norbert “Piney”) Suever of
Landeck; sisters-in-law, Pat (Mel) Williams of Lima and Imogene
Ellerbrock of Ottawa; brother-in-law, Gary (Peggy) Kuhlman of New
Cleveland; four grandchildren, Zach, Haley, Averie and Kasie Pohlman;
and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Ronald was also
preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ambrose and
Helen Kuhlman; brothers, Melvin (RitaMae) Pohlman and Gilbert Pohlman;
sisters, Mary Catherine (Sally) Looser, Delores Meyer, Lucille
Ellerbrock and Jane Ricker; and brothers-in-law, Bernard Looser, Eugene
Meyer, Robert L. Ellerbrock and John Ricker Jr.
Ronald was a
graduate of Delphos St. John High School. Early in life, Ronald hauled
milk for Pohlman Brothers Supply. Later, he was a foreman at
Louisana-Pacific in Ottawa, secretary of the Eagles in Ottawa and a
realtor for Tony Langhals Realty LLC in Ottoville. Ronald was a member
of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, where he trained and helped Mass
servers for 13 years, as well as serving as a Eucharistic Minister and
Lector for many years. He was very proud of his time serving in various
positions with the Knights of Columbus (Council 1757) including Grand
Knight for two terms (1996-97 and 2000-01). Ronald was also a member of
the 4th Degree and served in most all of the chairs within the 4th
Degree.
Funeral mass will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Sts.
Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa, the Rev. Andrew Wellmann and
Father Scott Kramer officiating. Burial will follow in the church
cemetery.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. on Friday at LOVE FUNERAL
HOME, Ottawa, with the K of C Rosary at 7:45 p.m. and 4th Degree Chalice
Service at 8 p.m. Saturday visitation will be at Sts. Peter and Paul
Catholic Church from 10\ a.m. until the time of service.
Mass will
be live-streamed on the church’s Facebook page. Due to regulations
regarding COVID-19 and social distancing guidelines, masks are required
upon entering the church and/or funeral home.
In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul School Education
Foundation Fund, Sts. Peter and Paul Capital Campaign, and/or Putnam
County Homecare and Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed at lovefuneralhome.com