Joseph J. Pohlhammer

• Joseph John Pohlhammer, 97, of East Troy, WI, passed away peacefully at home
• surrounded by his family on April 4, 2026.
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• Joe was born on January 6, 1929, in Milwaukee, WI, to Joseph and Frieda (Paukner)
• Pohlhammer. On November 1, 1952, he married the love of his life, Irma Lamberg, in
• Milwaukee. Together they built a beautiful life and raised five children, remaining
• devoted to one another until her passing in 2005.
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• A true enthusiast of anything with wheels, Joe was especially passionate about
• motorcycles and continued to ride well into his nineties, embodying a spirit of freedom
• and adventure that never faded. Joe was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and
• great-grandfather. His children cherished many camping trips, fishing, and go-karting
• with their dad. His grandchildren carry fond memories of overnight visits and waking up
• to "Grandpa’s famous Swedish pancakes." Joe had an infectious laugh that could light
• up a room; he cherished his family above all else and always showed up for them. His
• presence, along with that of his beloved dog, Sara, will be deeply missed by many.
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• Joe was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Irma (d. 2005); his daughter, Diane; his
• granddaughter, Christina; his parents; and his sister, Mary.
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• He is survived by his four sons: Joe, Jeff (Sue), Gary (Colleen), and Dan (Connie). He is
• the proud grandfather of Jason, Nathan, Melissa, Jessica, LaDina, Brian, Crystal,
• Jennifer, Cassie, Olivia, Tiffany, Cody, and Cayla. His legacy further lives on through 35
• great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
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• A graveside service will be held on April 20th at 2:00 pm at McPherson Cemetery,
• 7033 County Rd K, Franksville, WI.
• Following the service, family and friends are invited to gather at the Big Bend Lions
• Club building at the Floyd E. Swayze Memorial Center, W231S9205 Riverside St., Big
• Bend, WI, to celebrate Joe’s life. Good and drinks will be served.

Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home is proudly serving the Pohlhammer family.

• Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home 
• 225 W. Main Street Waterford, WI 53185
• 262-534-2233
• www.stencelfh.com