POHREN, Mark Anthony 1949 - 2021
POHREN, CAVINESS, HEMINGER, HARRYMAN, GEVOCK, SOBASKI, HUDSON, ADAM, YELOVICH
Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 11/21/2021 at 13:16:28
"Southeast Iowa Union / Fairfield Ledger"
Monday, October 25, 2021
Page 6, Column 2MARK ANTHONY POHREN
FairfieldMark Anthony POHREN, 72, passed away on October 19, 2021, in Fairfield, IA. Mark was born October 19, 1949, in Fairfield, IA, to Richard "Pete" and Annabelle (CAVINESS) POHREN.
Mark married Diana Jane HEMINGER August of 1980 and they later separated.
Mark grew up on the family farm in Pleasant Plain, IA. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1968. In school, he excelled at all things industrial arts. He played football and wrestled, coining the nickname "Bird-dog" for his abilities on the football field. He later went on to college at Centerville Community College and East Carolina University where he also played football and wrestled. Upon graduation, Mark traveled back to Iowa with his two dogs in his beloved Metropolitan convertible. Mark began his career as an industrial arts teacher in the 1970s at WACO High School. He then continued his teaching career at Fairfield High School in 1987, retiring in 2006. Mark also worked alongside his father "grandpa Pete" for many years on the farm.
Mark enjoyed working on and collecting vehicles, specifically; Nash-Metropolitans, Morris Minors, M.G. cars and most thing Mopar. He was talented at woodworking and often had unique ideas for designing projects. He was always willing to lend a hand and could fix almost anything. Mark was known for his quirky sense of humor, had the ability to strike up a conversation with anyone and made friends almost anywhere he went. He was a great teacher and touched the lives of many students. Mark will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Lawrence POHREN and Robert POHREN; and nephews, Jeff POHREN and Tom POHREN.
Left to share his memory are his children, Angie POHREN of Fairfield, Cassie (Chris) HARRYMAN of Fairfield and David (Bianca) POHREN of Quasqueton, Iowa; five grandchildren, Hailey POHREN-GEVOCK, Blake SOBASKI, Caleb, Hudson and Arya POHREN; four siblings, Kay ADAM of Des Moines, IA, Jean (Tony) YELOVICH of South Bend, IN, Dick (Kay) POHREN of Pleasant Plain, IA, and Rita POHREN of Florida; sister-in-law, Liz POHREN of Fairfield; sister-in-law, Becky POHREN of Keosauqua, IA; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorials can be mailed to the Fairfield High School Industrial Arts Program 605 E. Broadway Ave Fairfield, IA 52556.
Online condolences may be made to the family at behnerfh.com.
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"Southeast Iowa Union / Fairfield Ledger"
Friday, November 12, 2021
Page 6, Column 3MARK ANTHONY POHREN
FairfieldMark Anthony POHREN, 72, passed away on October 19, 2021 in Fairfield, Iowa. Mark was born October 19, 1949 in Fairfield, Iowa to Richard "Pete" and Annabelle (CAVINESS) POHREN.
A Mass with Christian Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church 4:00 p.m. Thursday, November 18, 2021, with Father Rob Lathrop officiating. Time of fellowship will follow the service. Inurnment will be at a later date at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorials can be mailed to the Fairfield High School Industrial Arts Program, 605 E. Broadway Ave., Fairfield, IA 52556.
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