William "Bill" Henry Pohl

William "Bill" Henry Pohl, 88, passed away on April 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Bill leaves behind a large and devoted family who will continue to carry his memory forward. He is survived by his six children: Jane (Ken) Davis, Jackie (Bill) Krechel, Billy (Kelly) Pohl, Brian (Gina) Pohl, Chrissy (Jim) Clauser, and Annie Meadows, as well as Gen Pohl (Bargielski), the mother of their children. He was a proud grandfather to 29 grandchildren and a cherished great-grandfather to 21 great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by his wife, Sue; his brother, Tommy Pohl; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and family, both in Missouri and in Harlingen, TX, all of whom held a special place in his heart. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William and Elizabeth (Gummersheimer); his brothers Clyde, Charlie, and Larry; his sisters Betty and Susie; and his twin sister, Kathy.

Bill served his country with honor as a U.S. Army veteran. Following his service in Korea, he spent decades as a truck driver for Smith Transfer (Teamsters Local 600), building a life defined by hard work, commitment, and pride in providing for his family. He continued his service through his involvement with the VFW, American Legion, and AMVETS, with his favorite being AMVETS Post 113 in Farmington, Missouri.

His hands were rarely still—he was a natural tinkerer and a talented craftsman. Bill had a deep love of old cars, especially Fords, and was known as someone who could fix just about anything. Whether it was getting a car running again or building an addition onto a home, he approached every task with skill and determination.

He will be especially remembered for the love he showed to his family, particularly his great-grandchildren, whom he affectionately called his "little angels." He found joy in their visits, often greeting them with a warm smile and a dollar in hand—a simple gesture that became a treasured memory for so many.

In the last few years of his life, Bill was surrounded by those who loved him most. Though these years were burdened with health challenges, they were also filled with meaningful time, laughter, and connection. The memories he created during that time are immeasurable and more valuable than he could ever have realized.

Bill will be remembered for his generosity, his humor, and his strength. His love will echo for generations through the family he helped create. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the USO or the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight in Bill's honor.