Henry A. Pohl, 86, of Evansville, formerly of Princeton and Oakland City, entered rest Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014 at Evansville Protestant Home.

He was born July 22, 1928 in Joliet, Illinois to Frederick and Viola (Hibner) Pohl.

Henry graduated with a bachelor’s degree from University of Colorado in 1950, majoring in mechanical engineering. Also, he served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. And he was employed at Potter and Brumfield (later Siemens) of Princeton, 1953-1990.

He served on the East Gibson School Corporation school board for 17 years, Salvation Army Board of Princeton and Oakland City Public Library Board.

While living in Oakland City he attended Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, later moved to Princeton, and attended Hillside United Methodist Church and upon moving to Evansville he was attending Methodist Temple.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis J. Pohl of Evansville; daughter, Sheila J. Pohl of Evansville; son, Courtney Pohl (Susan) of Middlebury; grandson, Christopher Pohl of Denver, Colorado; and granddaughter Brittany (Brian) Calvert of Denver. 

A Celebration of Life will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Oakland City. 

Rev. Jarmon Perkins and Dr. Douglas Low will be officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until services on Saturday at the Church. Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel in Oakland City is assisting the family.