Born in Lincoln, Nebraska and passed away in Morrison, Colorado. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Mona Poland, children Beverly Bartle, Richard (Diane) Poland, Roger Poland and Shirley Poland; grandchildren Russell K. (Sandy)Bartle, Sr., Jennie Pitts, Jeromy (Sheila) Poland, Lori (Tony) Jackson, Krystle Poland, Jason (Stephanie) Poland and Brittany Poland and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles & Gertrude Poland, and by his siblings Dorothy Brooks, Leota Keller, Wayne Poland, Margaret Walker and Delores Dickman.
Viewing Monday, August 19th, 4-8pm and service Tuesday, August 20th, 12 noon both at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary (29th & Wadsworth), interment at Olinger Crown Hill Cemetery followed by a reception.