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Bernard H. Pohlmann, Jr., a resident of Albuquerque since 1975, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 2, 1999 at the age of 86. He was born on April 9, 1913 in Davenport, Iowa. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Elizabeth J. (Betty) Pohlmann; and son and daughter-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. B. H. Pohlmann of Augusta, GA; their children, Ben, Jared, David, Jonathon of Augusta, GA and Beth Pohlmann of New Orleans, LA; daughter and husband, Elizabeth (Betty) and Jim Mennes, of Waynesboro, VA; their children, Scott Evans of Richmond, VA and Brenda Carter of Verona, VA; great-grandchildren, Austin and Evan Carter; sisters, Sibyla Rassmussen, Charlotte Thompson, and Lillian Mucha all from Davenport, Iowa. Bern was a graduate of St. Ambrose College and Browns Business College, Davenport, Iowa. He was employed by Rock Island Arsenal, for 12 years then during WWII was transferred to Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory. He retired in 1973 at which time the family relocated to Albuquerque. Bern was an avid hunter and fisherman. During his retirement he traveled extensively with his wife Betty in their motor home. Bern was an active member of Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Church. He served the church as a Lector, Eucharistic Minister and Usher. He was a member of the Knights of the Columbus and served as Grand Knight and District Deputy for the Los Alamos Council. Visitation will be at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd., NE, Monday, December 6, 1999 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary with Harry Gogan, reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Ronald Bruckner and Deacon Harry Gogan at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 7 at Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont, NE. Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens followed by a reception and luncheon at the church community center. Pallbearers will be Bern's five grandsons, Scott Evans, Ben, Jared, David and Jonathon Pohlmann and Johnny Mencha, a life long friend of Bern's. Honorary pallbearers will be his two granddaughters, Beth Pohlmann and Brenda Carter. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
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