Hillard John Pollmann

Obituary

Hillard John Pollmann was born March 8, 1941, in Glencoe, Minnesota. He was the son of John G. and Helen (Moehring) Pollmann. Hillard was baptized as an infant on March 30, 1941, by Pastor Alfred Streufert and later confirmed in his faith as a youth on April 3, 1955, by Pastor A.H. Fellwock both at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, Minnesota. He received his education in Glencoe and graduated with the Glencoe High School class of 1959.

On January 9, 1962, Hillard joined the United States Army Reserve and was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He earned the rank of Private E-2 and was awarded the Sharpshooter (rifle) badge. Hillard was honorably discharged on July 8, 1962.

Hillard was united in marriage to Naomi Eleanor Halverson on August 12, 1964, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe. The couple made their home on a farm just outside of Glencoe. Their marriage was blessed with two sons, David and Mark. Hillard and Naomi shared over 59 years together.

Hillard was a lifelong farmer. He grew and harvested oats, wheat, alfalfa, soybeans, and corn. Hillard also raised hogs and beef cattle. While he kept busy with all of that he also worked at a number of different places. He was first employed at the Glencoe Creamery and later at Bonniwell’s Oliver in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Following that he was employed at Mueller Sales and Service in Glencoe and Glencoe Butter & Produce for a time, installing dairy equipment at dairy farms around the area. He was never one to stay still for long and could repair just about anything. Family would describe him as somewhat of a “workaholic,” but he loved every minute of it.

Hillard passed away on December 17, 2023, at Woodstone Senior Living in Hutchinson, Minnesota, at the age of 82. Blessed be his memory.

Hillard is survived by his
Wife, Naomi Pollmann of Hutchinson, MN;
Sons, David Pollmann and his wife, Sheila, of Glencoe, MN, Mark Pollmann and his wife, Holly, of Glencoe, MN;
Grandchildren, Christopher Pollmann and his wife, Tami, Rachel Ramthun and her husband, Curt, Eric Pollmann, Tyler Pollmann and his special friend, Trista Schafer, Ashley Gibis and her husband, Collin;
Great-Grandchildren, Paisley, Paul, and Patrick Ramthun, Archer, Ava, and Emma Pollmann, Bennett Gibis, McKenzie and Whitney Pollmann, Aylah Nyberg, and Nora Cohrs;
Siblings, Delores Speiring of Green Isle, MN, Diane Harbarth and her husband, Gerald, of Brownton, MN;
Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law, Paul Halverson, Phil Halverson, Ruth Halverson;
Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives, and Friends.

Hillard was preceded in death by his Parents, John and Helen Pollmann; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Harry and Selma (Hanson) Halverson; Brothers-in-law, Jim Speiring, Jim Halverson, and Jake Halverson.