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Louis David Pollay

1930 - 2017

Louis David Pollay obituary, 1930-2017, Milwaukee, WI

BORN

1930

DIED

2017

Louis Pollay Obituary

Pollay, Louis David Passed away on October 28, 2017, at the age of 87. A memorial for family and friends was held in Lou's memory on October 30. His passing followed complications of Alzheimer's disease. He would have turned 88 on April 9. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts on April 9, 1930, Lou is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jerriann Trask Pollay; his son David J. Pollay, his wife Dawn Gano Pollay, and their two daughters, Eliana and Ariela, all of Delray Beach, Florida; and his son Michael W. Pollay of Madison, Wisconsin. Lou is also survived by seven nieces and nephews: Susan, Jonathan, Deborah, Tamara, Melanie, Tommy and Jimmy. Lou was known to many as "Big Lou" because of his big heart, because he always stood up for what he thought was right, and because he was nearly 6'3" tall. Many stories about Big Lou are captured in David's two best-selling books, The Law of the Garbage Truck? and The 3 Promises?. To read and see a full history of the beautiful life of Louis D. Pollay, visit: www.pollaycoaching.com/louispollaytribute

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Apr. 10, 2018.

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David Pollay

April 22, 2018

Thanks, Lynn (aka, Ms. Zwitter). I sure appreciate your note. And I send my prayers, love, and good thoughts to you and your housemate.

Dad knew and appreciated how much you helped inspire me to get the best grades I could during high school. Your encouragement ultimately led to Yale opening their doors to me.

I will always be grateful to you and your challenging and fun class.

Looking forward to seeing you,

Lynn Zwitter

April 10, 2018

David, I was sorry to read your Dad's obit in the morning paper. Please accept my sympathy. I am not sure if I ever met your father but I think you told me that he lived near you in FL. I hope that you were able to share much time together.
We have not been to Fl for two years as my housemate has been under cancer treatment all that time. If I get back down sometime I will surely look you up.

Take care of your family and remember the good times,

Lynn Zwitter

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