Norman Gene Pouley

Norman Gene Pouley, 81, died peacefully on Sunday, March 26, at his home in Odessa with his loving family at his side.

He leaves behind four children: Rick (Billie Jo), Sherri (Marty) Sackmann, Tracy (Brian) Sangster, and Terri (Casey) Nielsen, 12 grandchildren: Dennis, Tiffany, Colby, Nicole, Keith, Alyssa, Blayne, Kristen, Bryce, Brady, Wyatt, Ashlyn, Corbyn, Keonna, Nigel and one on the way.

He is preceded in death by his oldest son Gregg.

Born and raised in Lind, the son of Conrad and Mollie Pouley, he was the second to the youngest with his youngest sister Esther Capparelli surviving. He was preceded in death by four older siblings, Ronald, Vicki, Clifford and Betty.

In his early years he attended and graduated from Lind High school in 1953. Shortly after graduating he entered the Marine Corps serving his country as a soldier.

He found his way back to Adams County and became an Adams County deputy sheriff. After serving the law, he served drinks for a few years in his own bar and followed that venture with a prolonged career as an industrial security guard and finished his work life with a rural mail route around Odessa.

Gene had a passion for playing, watching, and discussing sports; in particular basketball. He loved to watch his children and grandchildren in their sporting endeavors.

He loved nothing more than a cup of coffee and a chat with friends and acquaintances. His grandchildren were the highlight of his life. He spent many hours watching and praising their accomplishments.

He will be missed greatly by his loving family and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 1, at Good Hope Lutheran Church in Lind at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Lind Cemetery.

Condolences may be left at http://www.danekasfh.com.