Ronald William Pohlman

FARMINGTON Ronald William Pohlman entered into eternal rest on August 5, 2020 at his residence at the age of 76. He was born on May 17, 1944 in St. Louis to the late Edwin and Evelyn (Witges) Pohlman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Violet (Starr) Pohlman and his sister, Anne (Pohlman) Daugherty. . Ronald joined the United States Air Force right after graduating from high school then continued his military career in the United States Coast Guard. While in the Coast Guard, he was stationed in several places including Alaska and Hawaii. Once retired from the Coast Guard, he moved to Farmington where he worked in the maintenance department for many years at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center. In 1973, he married the love of his life, Joyce Violet (Starr) Pohlman. He loved spending time with her, traveling and fishing for anything that would bite, although Joyce normally claimed the bigger fish! He also enjoyed boating, motorcyles and amateur radio. He will be remembered for his outrageous fish stories, crazy jokes and loving heart. A visitation will be held on Monday, August 10 from 5-8pm at Cozean Memorial Chapel. Visitation will resume on Tuesday from 7:00am until time of service at 10:00am in the Cozean Chapel. Interment with full military honors to follow at 1pm at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting assistance for funeral expenses via the go fund me page. You may contribute at https://gf.me/u/ynz5dw. View the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com. Visitation Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Monday, August 10, 2020 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Visitation Resumes Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Tuesday, August 11, 2020 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Funeral Service Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Tuesday, August 11, 2020 10:00 AM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Interment Service Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Tuesday, August 11, 2020 1:00 PM 2900 Sheridan Road Saint Louis, MO 63125