Michael John Poll
October 25, 2013
Michael Poll, 28, passed away Friday, October 25, 2013. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 29 at 2:00 p.m. at The Bridge, 10025 NW 62nd Avenue in Johnston, IA. Visitation will be held Monday evening, October 28 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA from 4 PM to 7 PM. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines.
Michael was born on December 26, 1984 in Hamilton, MI. to Randy and Tami Poll. He graduated from Hamilton High School and Iowa State University. In 2008 Mike married Kim DeJong and started work with the grounds crew at the Iowa Cubs. Shortly after, he was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s (ALS). Together, they had a daughter Ruby Grace. Michael had a devoted love for his wife and daughter. He was a member of Meredith Drive Reformed Church. Michael enjoyed basketball, golf, and the University of Michigan sports. He took great pride in his lawn and had a passion for his work.
He is survived by his wife, Kim; daughter, Ruby Grace; his parents, Randy and Tami Poll; siblings, Matt (Lynnette) Poll, Mitch (Kristin) Poll, Melissa (Ian) O’Connor, grandparents, Jack Poll, Ivan (Connie) Top, his in-laws, Rod and Vi DeJong, siblings, Amy (Tim) Wilken, Gina (Mike) Dorr, Ryan (Amanda) DeJong, Jon (Karis) DeJong, grandparents, Lois DeJong; and many nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Tim & Julie Griebel
10/26/2013
We were so blessed to have met Mike and Kim and Ruby last January. Mike was so loved and be missed by all!!! Our prayers are with his family.
Love, Tim and Julie Griebel
Chaska, MN
Emily Hofer
10/26/2013
Kim~
You and Ruby are in my thoughts and prayers.
Terry and Joan Dougan
10/26/2013
Our deepest sympathies to you all. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, faith and last days with Mike.
Chuck Skinner
10/26/2013
Our deepest sympathies to the extended Poll family and all those close to Michael. You're in out thoughts and prayers.
Chuck and Monica Skinner and family.