Frank Aloysius Pohlman

Frank Aloysious Pohlman, 88, of Summerville, SC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.  

Frank Pohlman was born in Brussels, IL, on March 23, 1936, to the late Stanley and Mary (Fortschneider) Pohlman. He was married to Dorothy Arlene Burns at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton, IL. She preceded him in death on September 23, 2023, after their 65th wedding anniversary. 

In 1958, Frank married his beloved wife, Dorothy.  Due to her failing health in recent years, Frank visited her daily and reminded her of all they had accomplished in their lifetimes.  Together, they agreed that raising 5 children had provided them with an unimaginable source of pride, comfort and joy. 

He worked at Alton Boxboard, Federal Steel & Supply, and retired from the Wood River Amoco Refinery. Frank loved his work and fellow employees at Amoco, and several of his co-workers traveled to South Carolina to visit him over the years. He spent his time enjoying the outdoors, with a passion for hunting, fishing, and gardening. A devout Catholic, Frank also loved watching sports, especially the St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs, and Duke Basketball.  

Frank is survived by children,  Peggy (Terry) Tinnin of Summerville, SC, Janet Foster of Dallas, TX, Karen (Scott) Beckett of Punta Gorda, FL, Frank (Kelly) Pohlman Jr. of Dousman WI and Judy (Mike) Joehl of Canton, GA; brother, Tom (Pennie) Pohlman of Brussels, IL; brother-in-law, John (Gabriella) Burns of Boerne, TX; grandchildren, Nancy (Ryan) Johnson, Laura (Michael) Kollman, Jenna (Jimmy) Stewart, Samuel Foster, Lexi Foster, Emily (Ben) Graser, Jesse (Nicki) Abel, Ben (Ellie) Pohlman, Jacob (Natalie) Pohlman,  James Joehl, Mary Katherine Joehl, Trisha (Mike) Sieckmann, Cait Beckett; great-grandchildren, Ryley Johnson, Grayson Johnson, Camryn Johnson, Lainey Tinnin, Charlotte Tinnin, John Tinnin, Braiden Stewart, Brooks Stewart, Rowan Graser, MacLaine Graser, Binx Kollman, Forrest Kollman, Topper Kollman, Oliver Pohlman, Graham Abel, Parker Sieckmann, and Bode Sieckmann. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews whose visits were enjoyed here in South Carolina.  

In addition to his parents and wife, Frank was preceded in death by a grandson, Terry Tinnin Jr.; his brothers, Stanley (Laraine) Pohlman and George (Mary) Pohlman; his sisters, Esther (Roy) Woods, Ida (Paul) Haselhorst, Amelia (Ray) Springman, Rita (Donald) Patterson, Laverne (Gene) Roth, Jeanne (Lester) Haselhorst; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Burns; and his sisters-in-law, Nancy (Ronald) Savitch and Mary Jo (John) Thurston.  

A Memorial Mass for Frank and Dorothy will be held on June 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton, IL. A reception for family and friends will follow at Bluff City Grill in Alton, IL.  

In honor of Frank, memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or The Village at Summerville, 201 W. 9th North St., Summerville, SC 29483.  

The family of Frank Pohlman would like to extend heartfelt thanks to all his friends and caregivers at the Village of Summerville.  A Memorial Service will be planned for the residents and staff at The Village of Summerville Chapel.  

Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, 130 W. 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483. www.parksfuneralhome.com

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