John B. Pogemiller
October 30, 2011
John Bennett Pogemiller, 45, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, November 3 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, 1230 Merle Hay Rd. in Des Moines. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery.
John was born on February 17, 1966 in Des Moines to Norman and Janeen (Mathews) Pogemiller. He married Mindy Taylor on November 11, 1995 and they welcomed two daughters, Lauren in 2001 and Jenna in 2003. John enjoyed spending time with his daughters, cooking, gardening, and traveling. He was also an avid sports fan, and his favorite teams were the New York Yankees, the Kansas City Chiefs and college football. John worked for ADP in telecommunications for over 15 years.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Mindy; daughters, Lauren and Jenna; father, Norman; his brother, Chris (Patty) Pogemiller and their children Zach, Cori and Lindsay; brother, Stephen (Monica) Pogemiller and their children Liza, Sara and Luis; sister, Amy (Dan) Trafton and their children Connor and Claire; parents-in-law, Ron and Winnie Taylor; sister-in-law, René (Rob) McCargar and their children Robbie and Joe; aunts and uncles, Marilyn and Marvin Lambert, LeRoy and Carolyn Pogemiller, Jeff and Tammy Lembke; numerous cousins and friends; and his faithful canine companion, Maddie. John was preceded in death by his mother who passed in 1973.
The family sends special thanks to Dr. Robert Behrens, Ramona, Carol Frazell, Dr. Robert Isaak, Dr. Daniel Kollmorgen, Hospice of Central Iowa staff and home nurse, Leann and Dr. Tom Mouser, all the family and friends especially those from the St. Theresa family, for all of their support the last three years; and directly from John, “the wonderful nurses and staff at John Stoddard Cancer Center and especially the nurses in radiology and chemotherapy”.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family for Lauren and Jenna’s college funds.
Condolences may be expressed
at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Sondra Newkirk
11/01/2011
To the Pogemiller Family,
I worked with John back in the old days of J&H/KVI. My thoughts reach out to you during this difficult time. John was a remarkable man- talented, thoughtful, funny. I am so saddened by his passing, but honor him with many happy memories.
Gosia Wheeler
11/01/2011
Mindy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Hug your daughters and keep memories of their Daddy alive. He will always be with you. May he rest in peace.
Matthew Hewett
11/01/2011
I only got to meet Poge once face to face but I will say that over the past 3 years working with him, that I don't think i've ever met any that was so genuine and just an all around great person. Poge was a great mentor and a blessing to my life and to others around him. He is greatly missed and loved by us all. My prayers go out to his wife and daughters.
Julie Summy
11/01/2011
Mindy,
I'm so sorry to hear of John's passing. What a wonderful man! I hope that warm memories will eventually ease the pain. Lean on your faith and the knowledge that John is with God watching over you and your beautiful girls. Sending hugs and love to you and all of your family.
Julie (Freeborn) Summy
Melissa Dammeier
11/01/2011
Mindy,
You and your daughters are in my prayers. I'm sorry for all that you have faced through this difficult time and pray for peace and healing for your family.
In sympathy, Melissa
Jean Fajen
11/01/2011
Mindy, Lauren and Jenna - From the bottom of my broken heart I wish you peace, love and prayers. I feel blessed to have known someone as amazing as John.
All my love, Jean
Nancy Baker
11/01/2011
Mindy,
Words can't possibly tell you how sorry I am that you and the girls have lost John. While I never met him, to hear you talk about him and all his wonderful qualities, I know he was a good man, husband, and father. Remember the good times. You were blessed to have him in your life. You and your family are in my prayers.
Amy Shaw
11/01/2011
Mindy, my prayers go out to you and the girls. John loved you and the girls more than anything. Hold on to the memories you made as a family...they will help get you through. Until I can see you, I'm sending hugs and prayers. Take care of yourself and the girls.
Janet Lightfoot
10/31/2011
May the Lord hold you in his warm embrace as you grieve for John. He was a wonderful man with such a big heart. He will be greatly missed by everyone he touched.
My deepest sympathies
Janet Lightfoot
Urbandale, IA
Nora Kainu
10/31/2011
I am so very sorry Mindy for your loss and the girls. John was such a wonderful man and will be missed by many. John always had a great sense of humor and a loving spirit. I have great memories working with him at ADP during the last 5 years. May God watch over you and your beautiful girls...as I know John is..during this time.
April Conlin
10/31/2011
Mindy, I am SO sorry for your loss. I am sending lots of thoughts and prayers your way! If you need anything at all, just let me know. Please hug the girls for me!