Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Donald G. "Doc" Poll

Male 1922 - 2019  (97 years)


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  • Name Donald G. "Doc" Poll 
    Born 2 Feb 1922  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-216996 
    Died 31 Dec 2019  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I216996  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father Charles W. Poll,   b. May 1901, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1975  (Age ~ 73 years) 
    Mother Dorcas J. Reitzel,   b. 1901,   d. 1960  (Age 59 years) 
    Married 9 Aug 1921  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F59190  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family MaryBell Block,   b. 5 Aug 1925, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Nov 2020  (Age 95 years) 
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F59189  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • It has pleased Almighty God in His divine wisdom and providence to call from his earthly home to his heavenly home, the soul of Donald Poll on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. He was 97 years, 10 months and 29 days at the time of his death.
      Born in Kitchener February 2, 1922.
      Loving husband of 73 years to Marybelle Poll (nee Block).
      Dear father of Dale (Barbara) of Waterloo and Scott (Peter) of Ottawa.
      Forever missed by his daughter-in-law, Barbara.
      Cherished grandfather of Ryan (Darlene) & Tamara (Thomas), and great-grandpa of Liam & Coen.
      Will be remembered by his brother-in-law Red Hill.
      Predeceased by his parents, Charles & Dorcas (nee Reitzel) Poll, his sister Doris Hill and his two sons, Alan & Graham.

      He was a faithful member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church having served at different times during the past 48 years as chairman, secretary, elder, trustee, usher, and chairman of the building committee. Donald served with the Canadian Armed Forces Overseas during WWII. Employed with the city of Kitchener, Tax and Engineering Departments for 37 years. He was a member of YMCA's for 38 years, a past member of the Canadian Royal Legion Branch 50 and a present member of Branch 530.

      Doc's family will receive relatives and friends from 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church (322 East Ave., Kitchener), with a funeral service at 11:00 a.m.
      Rev. Nolan Astley to officiate.
      Reception to follow in the church hall.
      Arrangements entrusted to the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 519-749-8467.

      As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Holy Cross Lutheran Church would be greatly appreciated by the family.(cards available at the funeral home).

  • Sources 
    1. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205875253/donald-poll.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 2 Feb 1922 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 31 Dec 2019 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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