Dec. 1, 1919-April 17, 2012
Mary Pohlman, 92, of Van Wert, died on Tuesday at 7:41 p.m. at Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.
She was born Dec. 1, 1919, in Van Wert County, to Lehr and Norma (Stemen) McCracken, both of whom preceded her in death.
She married James “Jim” Pohlman on April 25, 1946, and he preceded her in death on May 14, 2009.
She is survived by a sister, Ruth Stewart of Van Wert; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and William McCracken; and a sister, Claribel DuVall.
Mrs. Pohlman had been an employee of Triple A (farm office), Stroup and Walters Law Office (worked mostly with Sumner Walters) from 1937-1980 and Van Wert Municipal Court from 1980-1987. She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and its Altar and Rosary Society. She was a former member of the Golden Oldies, Van Wert County Farm Bureau and Pi Rho Zeta Society.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Van Wert, the Rev. Stanley Szybka officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.
The family will receive friends from 3-7 p.m. Thursday at Brickner Funeral Home, Van Wert, where a Rosary service will be held following visitation.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a donation to the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center or to a charity of donor’s choice.
Condolences may be left on our website, www.bricknerfuneralhome.com or sent to bricknerfuneralhome@bright.net.
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