Joseph George Pohl

BRIDGEPORT – Joseph George Pohl, 68 died Friday July 30, 2010 at the Morrill County Community Hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. at the Prairie Winds Community Center with Father Dave Rykwalder as Celebrant. Burial will follow at the Oregon Trail Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 3 with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at the All Souls Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to either ALS Association Keith Worthington Chapter at 10730 Pacific St. Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68114 or the All Souls Catholic Church.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.jolliffefuneralhome.com. Jolliffe Funeral Home of Bridgeport is assisting the family with arrangements.
Joe was born on Nov. 20, 1941, in Gothenburg to Arthur and Margaret (Baumgartner) Pohl. He graduated from Eustis High School in 1959. Following high school Joe worked and farmed in the Hemingford area, he then served in the United States Army during which time he was stationed in Turkey.
On Sept. 10, 1966, Joe married Mary Ann Jansa at St. Bridget's Catholic Church in Hemingford; they made their home in Eustis. In 1967 they had their first child a son, Jeffrey, and later moved to Bridgeport in 1968 where they began farming and ranching. In 1969 they had a daughter Joanne. Joe received the Outstanding Young Farmer award in 1978 and was a runner-up for the state award. Joe was a part owner of Morrill County Equipment for several years. He was a member of the Bridgeport Jaycees for many years in which he received the Armbruster Award. Joe served several years on the FHA board, 12 years on the Bridgeport School Board, many years on the Morrill County Fair Board and the Northport Irrigation Board. Joe was a member of the All Souls Catholic Church where he served on the Parish Council. He was a past member of the Elks Club, and a current member of the Bridgeport Eagles Club and the American Legion.
Joe truly enjoyed farming; he was a good friend and neighbor. Joe was well known for being able to fix anything, probably with a pair of pliers. Joe never knew a stranger and was always available to lend a helping hand. He enjoyed traveling with family and friends and taking memorable fishing trips. Joe's family was dear to him and he especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was a man of great strength and determination, which was evident in his courageous battle with ALS.
Joe is survived by his wife Mary, son Jeff (Michelle) Pohl of Bridgeport and daughter Joanne (David) Haynes of Okinawa Japan. Grandchildren Skyler Haynes; Jocelyn Pohl; Savanah Haynes and Delaney Pohl. Siblings James (Lola) Pohl of Fort Duchesne, Utah; Paul Pohl of Bridgeport; Ronna (Larry) Jones of Sioux Falls, S.D.; Dan (Ann) Pohl of Eustis; David (April) Pohl of Bloomfield, N.M.; Jerome (Pam) Pohl of Bridgeport; Dolly (Tom) Gerwer of Brandon, S.D.; Zae Pohl (Vern White) of Bridgeport and Mike (Ronda) Pohl of Chadron; mother-in-law Mary Jansa of Bridgeport, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Margaret and father-in-law Jerry Jansa.