Thomas J. Pohl

Born March 25, 1941 St. Paul, MN

​Died unexpectedly June 22, 2017 Hudson, FL​

Preceded in death by parents Charles & Kaye Pohl; and in-laws Robert & Lois Vincelette.   

Survived by his wife of 48 years, Carol; sons, Jeff & Joshua; grandchildren, Madison, Keegan, and Ella; brothers, John (Mary Jo), James; sister, Mary; brother-in-law, Barney Vincelette (Carol); many nephews, nieces, and extended family and friends.   

Proud graduate of Cretin High School, Class of 1959 & University Of Minnesota Class of 1964 (BA Political Science). Served as a Peace Corp volunteer in Ambato Ecuador, 1964-1967.  A lifetime spent in marketing/advertising/public relations for non-profits such as the American Heart Association to fulfilling his life-long dream of opening his own agency in Kansas City, Pohl & Lombard.  Ask Tom what he wanted to be known as in life & he would always say the same, “A damn good ad man.”   Considered himself to be one of the original Mad Men and the last surviving Democrat in Pasco County, FL.  He loved his Gophers, Twins, and Vikings and was a member of both the Knights of Columbus and Elks in FL.   

Memorial visitation from 1 – 3 PM, Wednesday July 19 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. @ Cty Rd B, immediately followed by a Celebration of Thomas Joseph Pohl’s life at O’Garas, 164 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul from 4PM – 7PM.   

The Memorial Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Thomas Joseph Pohl on September 3rd at St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church, Hudson FL.  Gifts & flowers can be sent directly to Mueller-Bies, or if you would prefer, a donation to hospice in his honor.