Service Information
Michael “Mike” Pomplun, age 61, of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, at his son’s (Rob) home in Arlington.
Memorial Service will be Thursday, August 5, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at Egesdal Funeral Home in Gaylord.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be from Noon to 1:00 P.M., one hour prior to the service on Thursday.
Obituary
Michael Erwin Pomplun was born on March 1, 1960, in Glencoe, Minnesota. He was the son of Erwin and Bernice (Templin) Pomplun. Mike was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth, both at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gaylord. He received his education in Gaylord and was a graduate of the Gaylord High School Class of 1978. He was a resident of Gaylord his entire life.
Mike served his country in the United States Army Reserves.
Mike was employed in construction and excavating as a heavy equipment operator. He was very handy, a hard worker and never missed a day of work.
Mike enjoyed fishing, hunting deer, pheasant and bear. He had a love for animals. Michael enjoyed being up North, fishing and sitting by the campfire with his family.
Mike passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at his son’s (Rob) home in Arlington at the age of 61 years. Blessed be his memory.
Mike is survived by his:
Sons, Justin Pomplun and his significant other, Gwen Roiger of New Ulm, MN, and
Robin Pomplun of Arlington, MN;
4 Grandchildren, Adrian Pomplun, Andrew Pomplun, Gavin Pomplun, Jackson Pomplun;
Father, Erwin Pomplun of Gaylord, MN;
Sisters, Debbie (Tom) Paulson of Eagle Lake, MN, and Cindy Drier of Carver, MN;
Nephews, Chris Eilrich of Ely, MN, and Nick Eilrich of Mankato, MN;
other relatives and friends.
Michael was preceded in death by his Mother, Bernice Thompson.
Steve & Kathi says
Robby & Justin:
Sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Lori Turbett says
I am so sorry to see this. My deepest sympathies to all of you.
Marian Larson Gorman says
So sorry for your loss.
Mark Hobday says
Great guy ,sorry for your loss