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- William "David" Pollock, 79, of 13348 Priddy Road, Van Wert, died at 9:21 a.m. Thursday, January 12, 2006, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert.
He was born April 27, 1926, in York Township, Van Wert County, the son of the late William Ernest and Alwilda (Sherman) Pollock. On July 19, 1947, he married Virginia J. Foreman, who survives at the residence.
Mr. Pollock was a farmer and was employed at Pollock Turkey Farms for 40 years. He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Van Wert and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the LST 534. He was a life member of Isaac Van Wert Post 178, American Legion, where he was on the board of trustees for more than 20 years. He also was a member of Voiture 154, 40 et 8, a life member of Robert G. Longwell Post 5803, Veterans of Foreign Wars, in Van Wert. He also was an avid bowler, loved fishing and gardening and liked to watch NASCAR and the Cleveland Indians.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Steve (Diana) Pollock of Van Wert; three daughters, Lynn (Ed) Miller of Middle Point, Jill (Cliff) Tarlton of Tucson, Ariz., and Jan (Mike) Glass of St. Marys; seven brothers, Murlin J. (Pat) Pollock and Wayne (Louise) Pollock, both of Van Wert, Richard M. (Mary) Pollock of Sumter, S.C., Ernest (Ann) Pollock of Phoenix, Ariz., Edward (Phyllis) Pollock of Lima, Frank (Barbara) Pollock of Middle Point and Carl (Karen) Pollock of South Carolina; two sisters, Elsie M. Long of Middle Point and Shirley (Harold) Wagoner of Delphos; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Stanley Pollock and Gene Pollock, and two sisters, Betty Miller and Joann Robidoux.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 15, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert, with Pastor Matt Braun officiating. Burial will be in King Cemetery in Washington Township, Van Wert County, with graveside military rites by the combined honors units of Legion Post 178 and VFW Post 5803.
Viewing hours are from 2-8 p.m. Saturday, January 14, and an hour prior to services Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials are to the Middle Point EMS squad.
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