Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....POHLMAN, EDWARD JOSEPH III. December 21, 2016
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News Star World - December 26, 2016
EDWARD JOSEPH III. POHLMAN

Edward Joseph Pohlman III "Eddie" passed away peacefully at home surrounded 
by his family on December 21, 2016. He graduated from St Matthews High 
School in 1955, and received his BA in Civil Engineering from Louisiana Tech 
University in 1960. A Bulldog through and through, he was president of the 
Civil Engineering Society for two years, Vice-President of Kappa Sigma 
Fraternity, Vice-President of the Junior and Senior classes, a member of the 
ROTC drill team, and center on the Freshman basketball team. He then served 
as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force at Andrews Air Force Base in Washington 
DC where he met his wife-to-be, Kerstin Johansson of Uppsala, Sweden. He 
returned home to take the helm of Pohlman and Wilbanks Construction, where 
he served as President of the company for 46 consecutive years and a stint 
as Chairman of the Association of General Contractors. He was proud of his 
professional accomplishments, but even more proud of his leadership in 
Optimist International Club, whose motto is "Friend of Youth." A lifelong 
member, he was President of the Monroe Optimist Club before being elected 
Governor of the Louisiana District Optimist Clubs in 1980. In that role, he 
help found Octagon Clubs in high schools throughout the state. He was 
President of the Chauvin Racquet Club and the PTA of Jesus the Good Shepherd 
School. He enjoyed playing basketball, baseball, softball, bowling, golf, 
tennis, bridge, and taking part in all sorts of activities with his beloved 
family.

Eddie was a devoted husband, a son, a brother, a coach, a friend, and a 
father. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Kerstin; his sister 
Virginia; his children Michael, Karen, and John; many adored grandchildren, 
cherished in-laws and friends. 

Visitation will be Monday, December 26, 2016 from 4-6 p.m. at Mulhearn 
Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at Jesus 
the Good Shepherd Catholic Church on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 10 a.m.; 
Rev. Tim Hurd celebrant and Rev. Keith Garvin con-celebrant. Cortege will 
follow to interment at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. A reception to 
follow at Eddie's home, 3705 Gouville Dr, Monroe, LA.

Pallbearers are Michael Pohlman, John Pohlman, Wendell Juneau, Philip 
Pohlman, Jacob Pohlman, Armand Breard, Gre Brennen, Ron Powell and Chad 
Elias. Honorary pallbearers are Col. Larry Horras and Jimmy Pohlman.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Sky's the Limit of Acadiana 
or the charity of your choice .

Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Mulhearn Funeral Home

Sterlington Road

Monroe, LA

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