Ardith Alene (Stolee) Pollmann (1938-2019)

POLLMANN, STOLEE, LEWIS, MAAKESTAD

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 5/17/2021 at 16:53:11

From Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care obituary, Ames, Story County, Iowa:

Ardith Alene (Stolee) Pollmann, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15 surrounded by her loving family at Mary Greeley Medical Center, in Ames, Iowa.

Ardith was born February 8, 1938 to Marshall and Marie (Lewis) Stolee on their family farm near Garden City, Iowa where she attended the one room country school. Following graduation from Radcliffe High School, she moved to Ames to work for the Iowa Department of Transportation. She met Gene Pollmann, who would become her loving husband of 59 years. The two were married on July 30, 1960 at Stavanger Lutheran Church in Garden City, Iowa. Gene and Ardith raised four children and were proud of their family which now includes seven grandchildren and numerous granddogs.

For 25 years Ardith played the organ at Stevens Memorial Chapel. She loved cooking for her family, singing in the St. Andrew's Lutheran Church choir, shopping with her sister and drinking coffee with friends.

Ardith is survived by her husband, Gene Pollmann of Ames; daughters, Lori (Bryan) of Keokuk and Stacy (Gary) of Des Moines; sons, Mark (Shannon) of Des Moines and Michael (Heidi) of Des Moines; grandchildren Mackenzie (Chase), Spencer, Chelsea, Kelby, Lukas, Olivia and Adeline.

She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son, grandson, Dylan and sister Marjorie (Sampson) Maakestad.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 11:00 am. On Tuesday, Aug 20 at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 209 Colorado Ave, Ames, IA 50014.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider donations to St. Andrew's Lutheran Church or the Arthritis Foundation.

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