LEWIS E. POGGEMEYER

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LEWIS POGGEMEYER Obituary

POGGEMEYER, LEWIS E. March 10, 1917 to October 22, 2010 Colonel Lewis E. Poggemeyer, USMC (Retired) died peacefully on October 22nd after a full life of 93 years. Known to his family and friends as Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Big Lew, Gene, Lew or Poge, he has now been reunited with his beloved wife of 55 years, Aureline. Born and raised in Kansas, Lew graduated from Kansas State University and then joined the Marine Corps in 1941. He served in combat in World War II, where he was involved in several key campaigns, including Iwo Jima, and again in Vietnam. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1972, after serving his final assignment as the Commanding Officer, Landing Force Training Command, Pacific in Coronado, CA. Lew is survived by his sister, Dorothy Brunold of Lakeside, CA; three sons and their spouses: Pete and Karen Poggemeyer of Ogden, Utah, Rick and Mary Poggemeyer and John and Janet Poggemeyer, both of Vista, CA; daughter Peggi Baker of Vista, CA; nine grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Duane (Red) Robinson of La Mesa, CA. In addition, Lew has countless friends all over the country from his 31-year Marine Corps career, as well as from his many years living in Carlsbad and San Marcos, CA, and St. George, Utah. A memorial service will be conducted in the small chapel at Staint Michael's Episcopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008 at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 28th. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the St. George Humane Society, 605 East Skyline Dr., St George, UT 84770, or your local Humane Society.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Oct. 25, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for LEWIS POGGEMEYER

9 Entries

Leonard Atkins

November 11, 2020

Semper Fidelis Col Poggeymeyer, I worked for your son, finest commanding officer, then was a Major of RS Seattle Wa

Jim Scott

November 5, 2010

I worked for Colonel Poggemeyer as a young Lieutenant and I remember him well. He was always a gentleman and treated junior officers with tolerance and respect. I remember his even temper and reasoned approach to problems. Sorry for your loss.

Sue Martin

November 3, 2010

Pete, Rick, Peggi & John,
Condolences on the passing of your father. I remember so many great times when our families would be stationed together. Your father was truly remarkable in all the projects he would tackle. We still have his hooked rug with the Marine Corps symbol.
Much love,
Sue Schick Martin

Dan Gibbons

October 26, 2010

It was on the Vestry at Grace Episcopal Church where I spotted a lefty that would befriend the young and growing Gibbons Family.

Lew was a great man who was often seen completing his POD (plan of the Day???) driving his Buick Roadmaster Wagon. His vanity plate in Utah was B Y O B.

Lew and Aurlene graciously invited my young kids swimming and encouraged me to try "North County" when planning family vacations. It's now our favorite spot in the world.

My favorite "Lew story" is when I came to go to the Chargers game that was cancelled because the Murph was being used as an evacuation center. All local San Diego Affiliates had dropped football for the crisis coverage. Your dad suggested we go to Fry's in San Marcos and catch the games. I had to drag him out of there after an hour. I'm sad for the victims of those fires, but I will never forget those 4 days with your Dad.

For a guy that did not know his Dad, he was a great father figure to many. He so loved his kids and swimming back in the Cannon Drive days. He talked about it all the time after your Mom died. Glad you could have him nearby, we will miss him.

Dan, Wendy, Michael and Sarah Gibbons
St. George, Utah

Jeanette Lampman-Roache

October 26, 2010

Rick and Pete, Please accept our condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers. My Dad served in 29 Palms with your Dad. My brother, Ray, my husband, Jim and I went to school with you. Our father always spoke highly of your Dad and we enjoyed our friendship with you. Our father passed away over 20 years ago,and we lost our mother just this past April. She was one month short of her 92nd birthday. The pain will pass, but the awesome memories will always last. Blessings to all your family.

Jack Fennesy

October 26, 2010

Please accept our sincere sympathy. My Dad, Col Mark P. Fennessy USMC (RET) thought the world of Big Lew. Col. Wesly Noren USMC RET) knew Lew very well. He sends his sympathy.

Regards,

Jack Fennessy

October 25, 2010

Peggi,
Wow, what a handsome man your Dad was.
Thinking of you!
Lots of Love
Rosie,Jack & Frankie

October 25, 2010

May God bless the Poggemeyer family.

October 25, 2010

Rick and Mary:
I share in your loss. My mother was 93 when she passed away also in the month of October.
Take care, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Norma Weisheim

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