Novato, California
Captain Richard (Dick) R. Pohli Dick passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love ones, on Monday, May 23, 2011, at the age of 81. A native of Mill Valley, California, son of Emil and Maude Pohli; he graduated from Tamalpais High School in 1947. Like other family members Dick was a lover of...
Read MoreCapt Pohli was my Skipper at NAVSUPPACT Treasure Island. He was an outstanding leader. He cared about the people that he commanded. He was extremely fair, and he provided guidance for young sailors like myself who were looking for direction. My condolences to his family. God Bless yall.
Rest In Peace, Captain Pohli.
Joseph Glover
March 26, 2020 | Baton Rouge, LA | Military
Captain Dick Pohli was the best CO I had in my 27 year Navy Career. I looked him up just today, September 7, 2016, and learned that he passed away in 2011. I still miss him. I was his First Lieutenant aboard USS Eversole (DD-789) in 1968. After retirement in 1996, I went on to graduate from law school and I still practice law here in Seattle. I first learned professionalism from observing Dick Pohli in action. A truly great man married to a wonderful woman.
Jim Klauser, CAPT USN-ret
September 07, 2016 | Seattle, WA | Military
I knew Dick through the Alliance to Save Our Hospital. His contributions to our cause were both tireless and effective. He will be greatly missed as a friend and a collaborator. I expend my deeply felt sympathy to his loved ones for their loss.
Mike Whipple
May 31, 2011 | San Rafael, CA
I graduated high school at the American Embassy School in New Delhi with Dick's daughter, Kris, my best friend. I was graciously welcomed in the Polhi home anytime and when there I found a fatherly figure in Dick and a nurturing mother in Jean. I will always have wonderful memories of those times and fondly remember how loving and kind they were to me when my own family was so far away.
My thoughts and sympathy are with the family.
Kelly Smith Bretta
May 30, 2011 | Gypsum, CO
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Richard Pettigrew
May 29, 2011 | Alexandria, VA
Thanks to Dick for being such a good friend to Dan during his 3 year battle with cancer, and for his kindness to Wes through the years. He will be missed.
Emily Dibert
May 29, 2011
Captain Pohli was My CO at Treasure Island in the 1970s. I reported directly to him and knew I could always count on his support, leadership and dedication to the Navy and his country. I will also remember many great times at he and Jeans home on TI where they were both gracious and loving hosts. Captain Pohli will be missed.
Pam Branch (Tucson, AZ)
May 29, 2011
Oh the wonderful memories of Tam High. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Nancy Lambrix
May 27, 2011 | Chico, CA
