"Mary Lou & Family~ We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of John. You have our deepest sympathy and our prayers. He will forever be remembered in our hearts."
In loving memory of
John H. Pomasl
August 28, 1943 - May 30, 2011
John H. Pomasl of White Lake died Monday May 30, 2011 after a short battle with cancer at the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Medical Center in Milwaukee with his family at his side. He was 67 years old.
He was born August 28, 1943 in Antigo a son of the late Leo and Ruth (Anderson) Pomasl.
He graduated from White Lake High School in 1961 and entered the United States Navy in 1962. He served during the Viet Nam War aboard the USS Wedderburn DD684.
He married his high school sweetheart Mary Lou Siebert, she survives.
Mr. Pomasl worked for Appleton Papers in Appleton and Red Owl Warehouse in Green Bay. He returned to White Lake where he owned and operated Pomasl's Red Owl Grocery from 1974 - 1992. Mr. Pomasl later worked at Motion Systems and Robbins Flooring in White Lake, and retired from Amron Corp. in Antigo in 2006.
He was a member of St. James and St. Stanislaus Catholic Parish, White Lake and Langlade, the Anderson-Sather American Legion Post 524-White Lake. He served on the Village of White Lake board in the 1970's and 1980's and was a current board member having been reelected to the position in April of 2011.
He loved cooking, gardening, golfing, fishing, playing bingo, telling jokes, and the senior breakfast club . He will be remembered and cherished as a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather. He was always there with a loving, helping hand for his family and others.
Survivors including his wife are two daughters Kathy (Dana) Mason, Little Chute, Holly (Mike) Swirkowski, Polar; a son Jon (Monica) Pomasl, Hortonville; four grandchildren Bryce Kuenzli, Jacob Mason, Nicole and Katie Pomasl; five brothers Patrick (Patti) Pomasl, Antigo, Michael (Lenore) Pomasl, Pickerel, Timothy (Julia) Pomasl, Oshkosh, William (Barbara) Pomasl, White Lake, Daniel (Joann) Pomasl, Antigo; a brother-in-law Andrew Shannon, Neenah.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Thomas in infancy and a sister Carol Shannon.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Deacon Don Nass officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home.
The White Lake American Legion Post will conduct military rites following services at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society in Mr. Pomasl's name.
Tributes
"The Lord be with you Mary Lou and family. I am so glad we got to see you at mom's funeral in March. We pray for God's peace and comfort in the days to come."
"My deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers to you all... John always made people laugh always so funny. Sue and I got to see him a few months ago at the St. James Fish Fry at school. "
"Mary Lou, Jon, Kathy and Holly my deepest sympathes to you and your families. About once a year I would bump into your Dad and we would get to catch up on what was happening in your lives. He always had a twinkle of pride in his eyes when he spoke of his family. May the Lord comfort you in the days ahead. "
"Mary Lou, Jon and family, I was so sad to hear about the loss of your husband and Dad. Please know I'm thinking of you all and praying you will find peace. I can say that at least he is with good company. I'm sure my Dad and Bones welcomed him with open arms. Take care, Dana (Alft) Zahorik"
"Mary Lou and family...We are deeply saddened by the news of John's passing. We (especially Ralph) enjoyed the "Banter" with John the many times we would see him when we owned Ralph & Mary's in Polar. What a jokester he was. He's the only guy that could keep up with Ralph's jokes. We haven't seen you folks for quite awhile but this news brings back pleasant memories of John & Mary Lou. God Bless!! Ralph & Mary Schwartz"
"Thoughts and prayers to the Pomasl family. Words cant express how much John will be missed. "
"We are so very sorry to hear about John. He was always so much fun, and friendly whenever we would see him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family. "
"We are so sorry and shocked to hear of your loss. John certainly knew how to make you laugh, and everyone knew how much he loved his family. Please know that are thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Don and Beth Emerich"
"I have known John and Mary Lou since I was a kid. Two of the best people I have known. John always had a smile and a laugh and a joke to tell. He will be sorely missed by family and friends. Mary Lou and kids, I am so sorry for your loss and send prayers up for all you to have strength. "
"Although I have resided in White Lake for 2 years, I met John and Mary Lou back in the 1970's at their store. They provided a central location for the community and have continued to be involved and commited to White Lake. My sympathy for the loss of one too young to be taken, but blessings to all as we know John is with God and now healed."
"Dear Mary Lou, Kathy, Holly, Jon and Family, My heart aches for you all. This was so fast and such a shock. I know only too well how you are all feeling right now. I will tell you that time will be your greatest healer. You never forget, but it hurts less and less as the days go by. I will always think of John as one of my "big brothers" because of the time he lived with our family when he worked in Milwaukee before going into the Navy. He is with "Brucie" and "Edna", Carol and Tom now - they are all probably sitting around a card table having a great time. I hope Mom and Dad and Dave are with them. God takes the best ones first I think. We love you all, Dianne and Carly"
"I will never forget growing up near Mr. Pomasl in White Lake and seeing him at the Store in White Lake. He will be missed. May you all find comfort and peace in the days ahead. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of John. God Bless You,"
"We will miss seeing John out and about. He always had a smile and something comical to say. He could put an interesting twist on every day subjects and seemed to look on the bright side...."