James Erwin Pohlman obit
From The Columbus Dispatch is this obituary for John Pohlman's father. Our condolences go to John and the rest of his family in this time of sympathy.
James Erwin Pohlman
POHLMAN James Erwin Pohlman, 73, died peacefully Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at home. Preceded in death by parents, Agnes Johanns and Erwin Christian Pohlman. Survived by loving wife, Patricia, and their sons, William James (Lisa M. Keder) of Columbus, John David (Wendy L. Robertson) of Madison, Wisconsin, and Bruce Likert (Jada R.) of Denver, Colorado. Also survived by brother, Mark Henry (Judith C.) of Springfield, Massachusetts; and grandchildren, Neal, Henry, Carl, and Greta. Born in Iowa City, Iowa, he moved to Columbus in 1939. He graduated from Bexley High School, Oberlin College, and the University of Michigan Law School. He practiced his entire legal career with the law firm of Porter, Wright, Morris, & Arthur LLP and its predecessors, serving as chair of the litigation department and managing partner of the Washington, DC office. From 1985 to 1990, he led a team of trial attorneys who successfully prosecuted civil actions on behalf of the Receiver of the Home State Savings Bank that resulted in recoveries for the State of Ohio in excess of $150 million. A Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers, he was a life member of the Sixth Circuit Judicial Conference. He was active in numerous professional organizations, including the Columbus, Ohio, and American Bar Associations, the Defense Research Institute, and the International Association of Defense Counsel. He also served on numerous corporate and civic boards. He was an active member of First Congregational Church. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2005 at the First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St. Reverend Tim Ahrens, officiating. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, (614) 861-6268. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Organ Fund of First Congregational Church, Oberlin College, or a charity of your choice. Published in The Columbus Dispatch from 5/19/2005 - 5/20/2005.
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James Erwin Pohlman
POHLMAN James Erwin Pohlman, 73, died peacefully Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at home. Preceded in death by parents, Agnes Johanns and Erwin Christian Pohlman. Survived by loving wife, Patricia, and their sons, William James (Lisa M. Keder) of Columbus, John David (Wendy L. Robertson) of Madison, Wisconsin, and Bruce Likert (Jada R.) of Denver, Colorado. Also survived by brother, Mark Henry (Judith C.) of Springfield, Massachusetts; and grandchildren, Neal, Henry, Carl, and Greta. Born in Iowa City, Iowa, he moved to Columbus in 1939. He graduated from Bexley High School, Oberlin College, and the University of Michigan Law School. He practiced his entire legal career with the law firm of Porter, Wright, Morris, & Arthur LLP and its predecessors, serving as chair of the litigation department and managing partner of the Washington, DC office. From 1985 to 1990, he led a team of trial attorneys who successfully prosecuted civil actions on behalf of the Receiver of the Home State Savings Bank that resulted in recoveries for the State of Ohio in excess of $150 million. A Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers, he was a life member of the Sixth Circuit Judicial Conference. He was active in numerous professional organizations, including the Columbus, Ohio, and American Bar Associations, the Defense Research Institute, and the International Association of Defense Counsel. He also served on numerous corporate and civic boards. He was an active member of First Congregational Church. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2005 at the First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St. Reverend Tim Ahrens, officiating. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, (614) 861-6268. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Organ Fund of First Congregational Church, Oberlin College, or a charity of your choice. Published in The Columbus Dispatch from 5/19/2005 - 5/20/2005.
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