Ruby Pohlman

Ruby G. Pohlman, 92, of Caledonia, MN passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Caledonia Care and Rehab. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Saturday, October 15 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Caledonia, MN. Rev. Steven E. Meyer will officiate. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the church.

Ruby was born October 4, 1924 in Houston County, MN to Roy L. and Lora (Haar) Meiners. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Eitzen, MN. She graduated from Caledonia High School and attended Waukon Junior College in Waukon. Ruby taught rural schools in Iowa and Minnesota.

August 6, 1943, Ruby married Elmer Pohlman at St. Luke’s U.C.C. in Eitzen, MN. Together they farmed on Jefferson Ridge until 1964 when they moved to Caledonia, MN. They owned and operated the Ford-Mercury car dealership and the Coast to Coast Hardware Store, both in Caledonia, MN. December 28, 1985, Elmer preceded Ruby in death.

Ruby was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Caledonia, MN. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed traveling, playing golf, volunteering and sporting events.

Survivors include two sons, Mark (Kristine) Pohlman of Sussex, WI and Tom Pohlman (Leslee) of Bloomington, MN; two grandchildren, Taylor and Brandon Pohlman; one sister, Beverly (Elmer) Rud of Caledonia, MN; one brother, Robert (Marlene) Meiners of Caledonia, MN; one sister-in-law, Bernice Meiners of Eitzen, MN; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Ardell and LeRoy Meiners.

Jandt-Fredrickson Funeral Homes and Crematory, Caledonia Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent at www.jandtfredrickson.com.