Ronald Pohlmeier

January 20, 2022

Ronald G. “Ron” Pohlmeier, 81, of Plattsmouth, Neb., died Thursday, Jan. 13,at the Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, Neb. He was born in Chehalis, Wash., on June 8, 1940, to George and Dorothy (Theer) Pohlmeier.

Ron was raised in Lawrence before moving to Plattsmouth his junior year along with his eight siblings. He graduated from Plattsmouth High School in 1959. Ron attended vocational school to study carpentry which led him to a career in the construction industry. He was united in marriage at Holy Rosary Church to Sharon Miller on Aug. 20, 1960. The two made their home in Plattsmouth where they raised their five children: Joe, Michelle, Terry, Brad and Vicki. In the late 1960s, Ron established Pohlmeier Construction where he built and remodeled homes around the area until retiring in 2010. He also owned the Home Store in downtown Plattsmouth for several years.

In his spare time, Ron enjoyed building model sets, raising cattle, gardening, and most importantly, time with this family. One of his favorite things to do was taking grandchildren for rides on his John Deere mower with trailer attached. He was a member of the Church of the Holy Spirit and Knights of Columbus in Plattsmouth.

Ron is survived by his wife, Sharon Pohlmeier of Plattsmouth; children, Joe Pohlmeier of Plattsmouth, Michelle (Allan) Hoover of Castle Rock, Colo., Terry Pohlmeier of Sioux City, Iowa, Brad (Brandi) Pohlmeier of Gardner, Kan., Vicki (Jason) Mick of Gilbert, Ariz., and daughter-in-law, Deana Pohlmeier of Plattsmouth; 11 grandchildren: Tanner, Connor, Mary, Andy, Tommy, Austin, Blake, Kylia, Macey, Jackson and Henry, brothers and sisters, Bob (Janice) Pohlmeier of Plattsmouth, Judy Belvin of Lawrence, Mo., Ken (Debbie) Pohlmeier of Plattsmouth, Frank (Connie) Pohlmeier of Omaha, Ray (Georgia) Pohlmeier of Plattsmouth, Cheryl (Mike) Joyce of Minnesota, and Lynne (Mike) Garcia of Idaho. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Allan and Edward Pohlmeier.

A rosary will be held at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Church of the Holy Spirit.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Plattsmouth, with Father Michael Houlihan officiating.

Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth.

Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation.

Livestream of the service by Brian P. Harvey Funeral Home will follow the 10 a.m. rosary.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brian P. Harvey Funeral Home, Plattsmouth, Neb.