By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Friday, March 18, 2022

    9:00 to 10:30 am

    St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL.

  • Service

    Friday, March 18, 2022

    10:30 am

    St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Lloyd Philip Pooler, 79, of Lebanon, IL, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022, at his home, with his wife by his side.

    Lloyd was born October 19, 1942 to Estelle (nee Pelletier) Pooler in Portland, ME.  In May of 1949, he was adopted by Mark Pooler.  He married Erline Merritt on January 16, 1965.

    He was raised in and graduated high school in Bangor, ME.  He joined the United States Air Force, serving 26 years with multiple assignments, but he was proudest of serving in the Presidential Wing at Andrews AFB, in Maryland, from 1965-1969.  Following his military retirement, he was honored to work 10 years at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, retiring again in 1999 for medical reasons.

    Lloyd dearly loved his John Deere green machine and was known as the neighborhood “Green Streak”.  He courageously fought a 23-year battle with multiple health issues.

    He is preceded in death by his parents, Mark and Estelle Pooler; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Henry and Mildred Merritt; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Maynard and Fonda Merritt; granddaughter, Lyndsey Marie Pooler.

    Lloyd is survived by his wife of 57 years, Erline Pooler, Lebanon, IL; brother, Mark Pooler, Vero Beach, FL; sons, Lloyd (Brianna) Pooler II, Ashland, MO, Eric Pooler, Fulton, MO; daughter, Robin Kindelberger Pontiac, IL; grandchildren, Rebecca & Reid Kindelberger, Lilynn Ort, Bryttney, Ericka & Ian Pooler; and great grandchildren Ryler, Karsyn, Tavyn, & Brooklynn Kindelberger.

    Memorials may be made to Siteman Cancer Center or St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL.

    Visitation:  Friday, March 18, 2022, 9:00 to 10:30 am, at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL.

    Funeral Service:  Friday, March 18, 2022, 10:30 am, St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL.

    Clergy:  Rev. Dr. Donald Wagner

    Interment: Friday, March 18, 2022, 1:30 pm, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO

    Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL.

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3 Condolences
 
  1. Judith Anderson / March 4, 2022 at 9:18 am

    Earlene and boys my deepest sympathy for your loss. May he rest in peace and now we live with memories take good care of your mom big hugs.

  2. Stan Connolly / March 4, 2022 at 9:25 am

    Erline. I’m sorry to hear of Llyod’s passing. Was great to work with and fun to be around. Worked together on active duty at Scott during 1979 and 1980. Pray that you are doing ok. Take care. Stan Connolly

  3. Georgia Weber Benson / March 11, 2022 at 9:13 pm

    Erline, I’m so sorry to hear of Lloyd’s passing and send my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Peace to all of you.

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