Joseph Albert Pollreisz

Joseph Albert Pollreisz went home to be with his Lord February 19, 2010 at Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, Missouri, at the age of 70 years, 5 months and 11 days. Joe was the ninth of thirteen children born to the union of the late Michael and Laura (Van Atta) Pollreisz. He was born September 8, 1939 near Richland, Missouri. The Pollreisz family soon moved to South Dakota where Joe grew up and attended school. Contemplating a move back to Missouri, Joe’s parents waited until his 15th birthday so they would have another driver to help move the large family back to the Richland area. Joe served his country in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1964. In the mid 1960’s, Joe worked at the Richline Boat Factory near Richland. In the late 60’s, he took a construction job with a crew working on Tan Tar A Resort at the lake and later on the Hearnes Building in Columbia. In 1969, Joe went to work at the Diggs Packing Company in Columbia, where he was employed until his retirement in 2001. On September 27, 1969, at St. Cecelia’s Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska, Joe was united in marriage with Marikay Policello. Joe and Marikay were blessed with two daughters, Brenda and Nicol and forty years of memories. Joe was a very talented craftsman. He and Marikay designed their home in Columbia and their retirement home near Richland. Even though they had someone else do the frame work, Joe finished the inside of the home. He made the spindles used on the porch and deck of the house. He also made beautiful furniture. Joe loved the outdoors, and enjoyed sharing his love of hunting with his many nephews. They all looked forward to hunting trips with Uncle Joe. Joe was a man of great faith. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church near Richland. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife: Marikay; two daughters: Brenda Pollreisz of Mesa, Arizona and Nikki Pollreisz of Columbia, Missouri; nine siblings: George (Carolyn) Pollreisz of Columbia, Albert (Janet) Pollreisz, Mary Ann Schutt, Tina Condon, Violet Rowden, Dorothea (Bob) Grisham and Ruby (Lloyd) Smith all of Richland, Christine (Ralph) Thurin of Viroqua, Wisconsin and Pat (Gary) Picard of Crocker; sister-in-law: Lola Pollreisz of Stayton, Oregon, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his toddler sister: Viola; two brothers: John and Mike Pollreisz; sister-in-law: Judy Pollreisz; nephew: Rodney Condon and niece: Joyce Schutt. A prayer service was held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 23rd, at Memorial Chapel of Richland with Father John Groner officiating. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 a. m., Wednesday, February 24th, in the St. Jude Catholic Church of Richland with Father Groner officiating. Servers were Charlotte Voudrie and Agatha Douwnar. Readings were given by Chris Watson and Tom Golder. Organist Karen Glawson and Guitarist Tom Golder lead the music, “Here I Am Lord,” “The Lord is my Light,” “Celtic Song of Farewell,” “I Am the Bread of Life,” “On Eagles’ Wings,” and “Go Now in Peace.”. Serving as escorts were Joe’s nephews, Scott Pollreisz, Trevor Thurin, Quincy Thurin, Corey Rowden, Roy Rowden, Allan Pollreisz, Jim Smith, Gary Picard, Albert Pollreisz, Tim Pollreisz, Ed Schutt, Don Schutt, Charles Rowden, Jim Pollreisz, Bill Pollreisz, Kenny Pollreisz, David Pollreisz, Michael Picard and Rodney Condon (In Memoriam). Interment was in the Mt. View Cemetery near Richland, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels of Richland.

Joseph Albert Pollreisz

September 8, 1939 - February 19, 2010