Jerry Pohren

Jerry Joe " Termite" Pohren age 53 of 1900 Willow Blvd., Lockridge died September 18, 2009 at Keosauqua from carbon monoxide poisoning. Born December 28, 1955 in Fairfield, he was the son of Harold Paul and Dorothy Mae Norton Pohren. He lived his entire lifetime in the Lockridge community and attended Fairfield High School. Jerry owned and operated the Four Corner Tap north of Lockridge and had worked at J.I. Case in Burlington for 35 years. He was a member of District 14, Abate of Iowa, the U.A.W. and Moose Lodge. Jerry enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, riding his Harley Davison motorcycle and participating in rallies. His hobbies included hunting, working on cars, collecting antiques, and being the life of the party. He was known as son, dad, brother, grandpa, uncle, "Termite", "Hare" and a "Legend". He will be forever missed and never forgotten. Deceased family members include his father, brother Glen Sherman Pohren and two nephews Rusty Carlson and Paul Rauscher. Surviving are his mother, 1 son Jeremy J. and wife Shelia Pohren of Mt. Pleasant; daughter Krystle Sue Pohren and her fianc e Levi Evans of Lockridge, 5 grandchildren Ashely, A.J., Addison, Ayla, and Arrissa Pohren. Sisters and brothers: Patsy and John Mc Lain of Lockridge; Joyce and Jim Le Duc of Lockridge; Jim and Linda Pohren of Mt. Pleasant; Jack and Donna Pohren of Lockridge; Sharon and Danny Nelson of Lockridge; Sue and Don Hopper of Lockridge; John and Mary Pohren of Lockridge; Sheila and Bryan Westphal of Lockridge and Charlotte Pohren of Mason City, Iowa plus 13 nephews and 9 nieces; 9 great nephews and 10 great nieces. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday at the New Sweden United Methodist Church, west of Four Corners with Pastors Diane Brokken and Peggy Egbert officiating. Interment will be in the New Sweden Methodist Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the interment at the Lockridge school building. The casket will be taken to the Four Corner Tap for visitation from 3:00 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to Abate of Iowa, District 14 for their charities. Arrangements in care of the Raymond Funeral Home in Fairfield.