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Michael Pohlman Obituary
He was born on Jan. 2, 1958, in Alton, the son of George and Mary Hawkins Pohlman of Rosewood Heights.
He married Beverly Newcom on Aug. 23, 1980 in Rosewood Heights. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons: Matthew and Andrew Pohlman; two daughters: Amy and Molly Pohlman; three brothers: Daniel Pohlman and wife, Debbie of Bethalto, Douglas Pohlman of St. Louis, and Christopher Pohlman and wife, Kelly of Rosewood Heights; and a sister: Jackie McManus of Atlanta, Ga.
Mr. Pohlman owned and operated Fitness Design in Glen Carbon with his partner since 1992. His memberships included St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Glen Carbon and the Edwardsville Knights of Columbus C ouncil.
Visitation will be from 3 p.m. t o 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, at St. Cecilia' s Catholic Church.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday , May 11, at the church with Fr. Stephen Pohlman and Fr. Joseph Kerbe r, pastors, officiating.
Interment will be in Glen C arbon.
M emorials are suggested to the masses, St. Cecilia' s Church or the Met ro East Humane Society. < P >Internet visitors can sign a guest register onli ne at weberfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Pohlman
September 15, 2014
I used to play racquetball with Mike before moving away in 1993. He was focused and intense, but always fair and level-headed. Very athletic and very, very hard to beat! I'm saddened to hear of his untimely fate. What a great guy.
-Arnie Walker
November 9, 2006
never forgotten, forever missed, the man among all of us. Mike, we miss you....
July 2, 2006
just wanted to say you'll never, ever be forgotten. you will always live in my heart, my actions, and my soul. you're so dearly missed Mike....
Rene Melton
June 8, 2006
Bev,
Words fail me right now. God blessed Randy and I both when he placed you and Mike as our first neighbors, in Richmond VA, back in 1982. We are so lucky to have had the chance get to know both of you. It turned into a long distance, life time friendship. Please know that you and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
Anna Apanel
May 28, 2006
I attended St. Kevin grade school with Mike. I remember him as a very nice person with a great competitive spirit and athletic ability. My condolences to the Pohlman family on their great loss.
Mike Rallo
May 14, 2006
My father taught me to ride a bike.
Mike brought me to love the sport of cycling.
His generosity, honesty and frienship will always be remembered.
Dan Whitley
May 12, 2006
Outside of my family, Mike Pohlman has had more influence on how I live my life than any other person. I admire the priority he placed on family and the way he enjoyed his occupation. I respect Mike beyond what any words can express. I miss him a bunch and I know I am not alone. He was like a big brother to me and I will always cherish the times we had together. I count him among my best friends. My life and the racquetball community will never be the same. I am lucky to have had the chance to be a friend to such a great person. Every time I step on racquetball court I hear his voice... I hope I will always hear it. I will always keep his family in my thoughts and prayers.
Ann Culnan (Reher)
May 12, 2006
I knew Mike back in the early 90's when I worked at The Cyclery, while attending SIUE, which meant setting aside many special orders for him. He was always so upbeat and positve! I am also probably one of thousands he did P.T. on after hours for free. After graduating I stopped in the shop in my brand new Honda Civic. Mike was there so of course had to check out the car, just because he was a car guy and because he knew how excited I was. It was just a Civic, but it just goes to show the kind of character this man was. I am so very sorry to the family.
Jennifer Norton
May 11, 2006
Mrs. Pohlman and Family:
My deepest condolences and sympathy. I had the wonderful pleasure and opportunity to observer / work with Mike as a PT student and later, as a peer. He shared his knowledge / guidance and enthusiasm for cycling with me as well. He is remembered as a generous, patient and compassionate person. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Eldon Warfield
May 11, 2006
To my SLU teammate Mike. May we all be more like you.
Chris Wright
May 11, 2006
Mike, I am going to miss you very much. I have never met a man I looked up to and respected as much as you. You will be missed.
Jeff, Tami and Melanie Scarborough
May 11, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to you in your time of grief. Mike was our friend and an excellent physical therapist. His passing is a great loss for this community as he was a generous person who used his talents to help others with compassion and care.
Kristine Porter
May 11, 2006
Dear Pohlman Family,
I'm really sorry for your loss. It was a great honor to know such a great man,husband,and dad. If you guys ever need anything i'm here.
Catherine Durham
May 11, 2006
Bev and Kids,
You have my deepest sympathy. Mike was one of a kind. Even long distance he gave me advice on how to improve my riding. He was such a caring man. I was honored to have known him for 20 years. I am glad Joe made the trip to say goodbye to one of his dearest friends. Know that you are in our prayers. God Bless
Aaron Armstead
May 11, 2006
I knew Mike from playing Raquetball at Southern Illinois University, his presence was dominant yet humble. He was an impressive man and he will truly be missed.
For his family, my thoughts and prayers have been with you since I heard the news. Be strong and continue his life through living your lives. Remember faith and prayer is more powerful than trying to understand why this happen, however God will help you through this difficult time.
On behalf of the entire Armstead family ... our prayers are with you.
Aaron Armstead
Aimee, Kevin, Hayden & Carson Ott
May 11, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to your family.
Melissa Zuber
May 10, 2006
I have known Mike since he worked at the hospital. He has also been my physical therapist for years for different things. The one thing about Mike that I will never forget is his smile. I have always admired his work ethic and determination to get the job done. Mike you will be missed more than you will ever know. My sincere condolences to his family.
Greg Wilson
May 10, 2006
Will miss you, Mike. Love
Debbie Vuagniaux
May 10, 2006
Bev and Children,
May I express my deepest heartfelt sympathy to you all at this difficult time. I have come to know Andrew and Molly very well through teaching music at St. Boniface. Strong, intelligent children are a testament to wonderful parents. I am sure that your Dad will be watching over you with great pride. Know that even though he is not with you on Earth he will be an Angel for you always. God Bless you all.
Mrs. (Debbie) Vuagniaux
Judith Rake
May 10, 2006
Mike's smile, friendliness, and professional advice was something all of us who knew him understand. He always spoke of his family and how much they meant to him. He will be missed by all of us.
Missy Rung
May 10, 2006
To the Pohlman Family,
What a shock to hear about Mike's passing. I know Mike was a great friend to many people. I knew Mike through Dodd Slawson and I was always impressed by his energy and genuine interest in other's lives. He will be missed. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
Mike McManus
May 10, 2006
Mike was good friend and brother-in-law. We will all miss him.
danny jackson
May 10, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the entire Pohlman family. Mike helped me through some of the hardest times of my life, and i will never forget him for it. I am certain he is healing others as an angel under God's grace.
Karen Mallory
May 10, 2006
Heaven is a better place since Mike rode into there. Mike and his family have meant a lot to our family both as friends and through the clinic. He was always there for us through all our sports injuries and all the wonderful friendship times as well. We will greatly miss him and will be there to support Bev and the kids in whatever way they need. Words cannot express how much we will miss him.
Brooke Sloss
May 10, 2006
To the Pohlman Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Amy Pohlman
May 10, 2006
I'll really miss you, daddy. But I promise that I'll never stop loving you.
Chris Sielaff
May 10, 2006
Mike stands out in my life as a father figure/big brother. Always the first to offer his help. He really was a special man to so many.
Teresa Speaks
May 10, 2006
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006
Maggie and Katie Benhoff
May 10, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Dr. Nathan Vuagniaux
May 9, 2006
Dear Pohlman family,
Debbie and I extend our deepest sympathy to each and every one of you. I came to know Mike as one of his many patients and later as one of his healthcare peers. The number of individuals that he touched will continue to grow exponentially through his expertise and insight. He was truly the meaning of self-sacrifice, demonstrating this throughout every facet of his life. I know he will be missed both personally and professionally.
Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you,
Dr. Nathan and Debbie Vuagniaux
Doug Fish
May 9, 2006
Please accept my condolences. May the same healing touch that Mike gave to so many others during his lifetime return to your family now during this difficult time.
Dan Wienstroer
May 9, 2006
To my St Louis U teammate God Bless you.
jack daugherty
May 9, 2006
I have never known a better person than Mike Pohlman.
Words can't adequately express our sorrow.
Bev, Matt, Amy, Andrew, Molly, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tracey Kane
May 9, 2006
Bev, family and friends,
I was a patient of Mike's several years ago. What a great person! He was always enthusiastic about his work and truly cared about his patients. I am thankful to have known him. I am so truly sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Stacey White
May 9, 2006
The Pohlman Family,
I have been a patient of Mike's since i was 11 and i live in the neighborhood, and I want to express my deepest sympathies to Mike's family and friends. If i ever needed anything he would just ride his bike to work and help me, he would even meet me at the Y to make sure i was keeping up with what he had taught me over the years. I could tell that Mike cared about his family because that is all he would talk about while he was stretching me. Mike will be greatly missed by everyone he has ever touched.
Becky Bazlraine
May 9, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the entire Pohlman Family.
Albin Miller
May 9, 2006
My sincerest sympathies for great loss to your family. Mike's good morals and God fearing life style has surely earned a place for him in Heaven. May God look over your family.
Carol Keller
May 9, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy is extended to the entire Mike Pohlman family, especially Mike's brother Doug, during this time of loss. May you find peace in remembering your cherished moments together.
Dodd Slawson
May 9, 2006
Mike was always upbeat and a pleasure to be around. I am really going to miss him. My thoughts are with Bev and the kids.
Armeen & Scott Williams
May 9, 2006
Mike was a great person. He really helped me and our daughter in PT. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. God be with you.
Joe McBryan
May 9, 2006
Mike,
Your life touched many. May you find true peace in Heaven.
Peggy Horton
May 9, 2006
Bev, Matt, Amy, Andrew and Molly
You have the heart felt condolences of our entire family. I have been a patient of Mike's for the last 20 years and every member of our family has had the benefit of Mike's great skill in our healing. For Mike it was always about the patient with no thoughts of personal inconvience and we will miss him truely. For my husband and I it was more than that, we were the same age, married the same length of time, have children that were similar ages and shared a love of cycling largely due to Mike's influence. God's blessings to you all as we have been blessed in knowing Mike.
Gregg, Peggy, Amy, Emily and Kate(Page) Horton
Jeffrey Evans
May 9, 2006
Mike did so much to help the cycling community. He will truly be missed. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
John Miller
May 9, 2006
Bev and Family
Mike was truly a great man and without him the world will not be the same. A great PT, who had compassion and caring that went beyond the norm. He will be missed.
Gods love to you and your children.
The Dunn Family
May 9, 2006
Bev, Matt, Amy, Andrew and Molly,
We feel truly priveliged to have known Mike. We pray now that as God has held us through our own personal loss He will cradle each of you on your journey of faith.
Mark Williams
May 9, 2006
My heart felt sympathy to the entire Pohlman family.
In my thoughts.
Susan Eller
May 9, 2006
Bev and Family:
Please accept my condolences on Mike's death. He was a guiding force in my recent rehab and I know he's riding his bike somewhere.
Susan Eller
Thomas Seiff
May 9, 2006
Please accept our family's deepest sympathy.
Marv Stapleton
May 9, 2006
To Mike's family and friends: May God provide you the spiritual healing and recovery that Mike has provided so many people, including my daughter and myself, by touching our physical ailments which allowed us to return to our active lifestyles. I will never forget the man who took the EXTRA TIME and effort to craft a "Mike Pohlman" insert pad for my cycling shoe to help me recover from a stress fracture. May God envelope you with His presence and love during your dark hours of recovery. May your "health" return in true Pohlman-like fashion.
Pam Deppe/Skouby
May 9, 2006
Bev and family,
I am so sorry about Mike. I hope that you know that the Class of '76 has you and your family in our prayers. May God bless you and comfort you in your time of need.
Jill and Randy Force
May 9, 2006
To the Pohlman Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of need. My son David Holtzman from the Cyclery and my husband Randy Force who had therapy from Mike thought he was a great person. I did not have the pleasure of meeting Mike and I feel that has been my loss.
May god be with you in the time of need and always.
The Holtzman and Force Family
The Humes Family
May 9, 2006
Bev, Matt, Amy, Andrew, and Molly: Please know our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lil Jack said to me last night "Mr. Pohlman is one of the nicest dads in the neighborhood. He ALWAYS was very nice and ALWAYS said Hi to me. I saw him the other day riding with Molly and I am really going to miss him”
Thanks Mike for rehabilitating my daughter’s knee. You were ALWAYS so kind and loving and most importantly faithful to your family, church and community.
The community has lost a great man and Heaven has gained a wonderful soul!!! Please take care and let us know if there is ANYTHING we can do!!!
TERI DELLAMANO
May 9, 2006
BEV AND FAMILY,
MIKE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND HE TALKED ABOUT YOU AND THE KIDS WITH SUCH LOVE AND PRIDE, HE WAS A WONDERFUL PT AND HELP ME RECOVER FROM MY NECK INJURY WITH SUCH GENTLE KINDNESS AND CONCERN. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY .
Jeanette Higginbotham
May 9, 2006
Bev, Matt and Family,
Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. You have been like a "second family" to my son, Ryan Shelton, and we will never forget your and Mike's kindness.
Randy Jackson
May 9, 2006
Mike was a great person and will be missed by his friends from Healthquarters. His family will be in our prayers through this time of great sorrow.
Aaron Cleary
May 9, 2006
I'm gonna miss you Mike. You got me through a lot of injuries in the past 11 years. I couldn't have acheived so much athletic success without you. I know that if God pulls a hammy playing hoops or if Jesus hurts his shoulder playing football, they are gonna have you get them back in shape. I just hope they have airdynes and biodexes in heaven.
May 9, 2006
Bev, Family and FD Staff,
Mike was a true Christian that gave love to his family, friends and patients. May God give you strength in this time of need. Mike provided comfort for those who he knew, may you feel that same "pat on the back" or encouraging word. You will be in our prayers and thoughts.
Luke Harris
Ed Schaeffer
May 9, 2006
Bev,
Please accept our condolences for the untimely passing of Mike. He helped me several times with recovering from operations and I considered him a close friend and a wonderful man. I will miss him and his ever present smile.
Scott Shaw
May 9, 2006
Good bye Mike, and thanks So Much for all you did. We'll all miss you very much.
Steve Lanter
May 8, 2006
I am so sorry. Mike was a great man. I looked forward to my therapy visits so we could talk sports and cars. I will miss him greatly.
Rhonda Lockwood
May 8, 2006
Dear Mrs. Pohlman,
I will keep you and your children in my prayers! May you feel Jesus and His presence during this difficult time.
Love,
Rhonda Lockwood
(Rhonda Rinaldi)
Darren Lamere
May 8, 2006
My heart goes out to the whole Pohlman family. My family, my mother Deborah, my father Joe, my wife Emily, and my brother Chuck all knew Mike to be a great man and a great help. I'll miss him.
Gary Chappell
May 8, 2006
Mike was a great man, and a huge encouragement to me personally. My heart aches for Bev and the kids, and for all those who Mike touched with his sincere concern for helping others. May God comfort you during these dark days.
jim murray
May 8, 2006
Bev, from all of the St. Louis Cycling Club our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids. Jim And Susan Murray
Andrew Gibbs
May 8, 2006
Mike...Thanks for all you did in the community and the Club, WE ALL will miss you so very much!
May my prayers and thoughts be with the whole family in this time of need.
Scott Cooper
May 8, 2006
I will miss Mike, he was so caring, compassionate and a great man! I am praying for the family
Connie Mang
May 8, 2006
Bev and Family,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. May God comfort you. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Don, Connie, Angie and Mary Mang
Carol Aljets
May 8, 2006
Mike...thanks for keeping me strong....Carol Aljets
Jeri Hancock/Williams
May 8, 2006
Bev,
I am so sorry to hear about Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your kids. I'm sure that the whole class of '76 will be thinking of you at this time.
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