Murlin Pollock

Murlin Pollock, age 93, died Tuesday April 6th, 2021 in Lakeland Florida. Murlin was born July 10, 1927 to Ernest and Alwilda Pollock who preceded him in death. He married his wife Patricia July 10, 1948, she also preceded him in death.

Murlin retired from the Van Wert Post Office as a clerk. He was said to have been a hard worker, always working at least two jobs. He worked as the secretary of the Van Wert County Fair Board from 1968 until 1977 and also worked at the Woods golf course after his retirement. He was a member of the American Legion, the Mason Temple, and Kiwanis clubs. He was said to have always been there for you, whenever or wherever you were. He loved his home in Florida, but most importantly, he loved his family.

Murlin is survived by his four children, Michael (Theresa) Pollock of Lakeview, Ohio, Mark (Susan) Pollock of Marysville, Ohio, Troy (Joyce Roberts) Pollock of Convoy, and Holli (Gary) Williams of Monroeville, Indiana; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren (two on the way); and two siblings, Frank Pollock and Shirley Wagoner.

A visitation for Murlin will be held Wednesday April 14th, 2021 at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home. It will begin at 10:00 am and will last until 12:00 pm with the funeral beginning at 12:00 pm. Burial will be at Ridge Cemetery in Middle Point, Ohio. After the burial the family would like to invite their guests to a meal at the Loyal Order of the Moose in Van Wert for a "Celebration of Life".

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate to the Alzheimer's Association.
To share in Murlin's online memorial, please visit www.alspachgearhart.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, 722 S Washington Street, Van Wert, OH 45891.