Beloved Husband of Judy Bathe Pohlman, Father of Jeffery Pohlman, Justin (Elizabeth) Pohlman, Stepfather of Kevin Bathe, Keith (Katie) Bathe, Loving Grandfather of Alanna Loaiza, Kaeleigh, Rob, Ryan, Chase, Lori Beth, Nolan, Avery Elizabeth & Great Grandfather of Adian & Mateo Loaiza, two Sisters Susan (Fred) McComb and Sandy (Mark), Dengler, Sister in laws Diane (Rich) Bradley and Carol Strauss. Preceded in death by his Parents Vernon and Ferne Pohlman and his Brother Robert.
Ron was in Born in Vinton, Iowa. After graduation from North Tama High School he went to work for Ozark Airlines in Rockford, Illinois. He was drafted into U.S. Army 1968 and served in Vietnam attaining the rank of Sergeant. When he left for Nam his father Vernon told him just make it back and don’t be a hero. Well, he did make it back home and he was a hero, receiving ten medals the highest being soldier’s Medal. Returning to Ozark Airlines he married went to college and continued to his career with Ozark Airlines in Cedar Rapids, Iowa graduating with two BA’s, History and Business. He survived the Ozark/TWA merger but commuted from Iowa to St Louis weekly. He married Judy Bathe Pohlman on July 25, 2000 in Las Vegas. He was a gentle, quite, loving man who loved God, his family and county. He was glad he was at the end of his career, looking forward to retirement.
Funeral service will be held on Monday August 1, 2011 at 10:00 am Alexander White-Mullen Funeral Home 11101 St. Charles Rock Rd. St. Ann. Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation Sunday July 31, 2011 4:00-8:00 pm with the 10th district honor guard at 7:00PM.
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