This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MisterMitton Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16295/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) - March 5, 2007 Deceased Name: Pollow, William R. VERONA - William R. Pollow, age 83, died on Friday, March 2, 2007, at the Waunakee Manor Care Center. He was born on Aug. 25, 1923, in Cross Plains, the son of William C. and Ann (Hommerding) Pollow. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Verona. He lived on his beloved "100 Year Farm" from 1932 until he moved to "The Lighthouse" assisted living facility in July 2005. The farm was sold for future development. The jewel of the pending Crosspoint development of the former Pollow farmset may involve a small plot of untouched natural prairie and hopefully this can be worked into the green spaces of the future development. The family would love to have this parcel named, the "Pollow Prairie" in honor of the Pollow family's longtime standing in the Verona area. He spent the last two months of his life rehabilitating at the Waunakee Manor Care Center. He was quick to laugh and was known for his enthusiastic wave to friends and even to strangers. He loved to "high five" h! is fellow residents when he moved to the assisted care facility. His favorite past times were watching state sports, game shows and playing bingo. He had a profound love for animals. His legs did not work, but his heart did for 83 years, until it finally failed him on Friday, March 2, 2007. Survivors include, Bernice Legro and sons, Ron (Michele) Legro of Milwaukee, Larry (Carol) Legro of Sun Prairie, David (Pam) Legro and son, Tyler Legro of Weston, Douglas (Cindy) Legro of Bonduel, Wis., Gene Legro of Antigo, Shari Legro of Antigo, John (Debbie) Legro of Deerbrook, Wis., Cathy (Collin) Legro, Eau Claire and Lorraine Marquardt of Shawano. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ruth; a brother, Edward; and a half-brother, Theron. Funeral services will be held at the JOYCE-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 118 N. Franklin St., Verona, on Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Sheryl Erickson will officiate with burial in the Verona Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. ! at the funeral home on Tuesday until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dane County Humane Society, Verona Senior Center or Eldercare of Dane County. A special thank you to the staff at Waunakee Manor, Elder Care of Dane County and Caroline Wolenec, Carol Johnson-Hohol and Larry Legro, Bernice Legro, and the pastors and staff of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Joyce-Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services Verona Chapel 118 N. Franklin St. (608) 845-6625 www.ryanfuneralservice.com Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) Date: March 5, 2007 Edition: ALL Page: A4 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.