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Betty Lou Pohl

April 30, 1930 — February 2, 2018

Betty Lou Pohl was born April 30, 1930, in Omaha, NE to George Augustus Bang and Lucille Elma Schmitz (Bang). She died after a brief illness on February 2, 2018 at Community Hospital in McCook, NE. Betty enjoyed bowling, bingo, playing cards, dancing and visiting the casinos. She also loved traveling the countryside. Her greatest accomplishment though was that she was a wonderful mother who gave whatever she could of her time and support to her children. Preceding her in death were her parents, George and Lucille; her husband of nearly 50 years, John Pohl; her brother, George, and her brother, William. She was also preceded in death by her special friend, Robert Johnson. Betty met her childhood sweetheart, John Pohl, in Omaha at the age of 14. They married in San Diego, CA on March 17, 1949 and from this union six children were born; Michael (Cyndee) Pohl of Hebron, NE; Linda (Stephen) Poppe of Spring, TX; Nancy (Craig) Burke of Loveland, CO; David (Cindy) Pohl of McCook, NE; Dale Pohl of Denver, CO; and Kathy Hutchins of Culbertson, NE. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 3 great-great- grandchildren. Her daughter in all but blood, Vicki (Ray) Buffington of Imperial, NE, also survives her. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at Hermann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. Family will be present to greet friends from 4-7 pm. Funeral service will be Wednesday, February 7, at 1:00 p.m. at Hermann Jones Funeral Chapel with Pastor Mike Roth officiating. The family requests friends join them for a reception following the service at the Chief Motel pool side for fellowship and refreshments. Burial will be at the side of her husband, John, at Hillcrest-Westlawn Cemetery in Omaha on February 8, at 3:00 p.m. with family gathering at 2 p.m. Memorials may be given in Betty's name to St Jude Children's Hospital. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook entrusted with arrangements. Visitation Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel Tuesday, February 6, 2018 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM 607 Norris Avenue McCook, Nebraska 69001 Family will be present from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. to greet friends Funeral Service Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel Wednesday, February 7, 2018 1:00 PM 607 Norris Avenue McCook, Nebraska 69001 Reception following the service at Chief Motel Pool Side Graveside Service Hillcrest Cemetery Thursday, February 8, 2018 3:00 PM 5701 Center Street Omaha, NE 68106 Visitation at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home prior to committal at the same address.

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