Clyde LaVerne Pohl , age 87, of Stockton, IL passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at home surrounded by family. He was born in Stockton on July 3, 1936 to the late Herman and Ruby (Wilcox) Pohl. Clyde married Janice Lingle on June 17, 1956 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Derinda.

Clyde was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Stockton and the Plum River Masonic Lodge. He farmed most of his life. He was also a construction worker for the Galena Territories and a Custodian for the Stockton School District. In his spare time, he stained log cabins with the help of his children and grandchildren. Clyde spent a lot of time volunteering for the Lena Living Center and eventually became an employee. He enjoyed woodworking, camping, dancing and playing cards. Most of all, Clyde loved spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, seldom missing a sporting event.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Pohl; his daughters, Penny (Bob) Williams, Judy (Dennis) VenHuizen and Lynette (Kevin) Martin; his grandchildren, Chad (Rucel) VenHuizen, Candy (Anthony) Velardi, Bobbi Rowe, Trista (Matt) Timpe, Kyle (Abby) VenHuizen, Amber (Jason) VenHuizen, Kailynn Martin and Elaina Martin; his 19 great grandchildren; his 1 great great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his 2 sisters, Jean and Melva; his 3 brothers, Melvin, Joe and John; and his great grandson, Calvin.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Christ Lutheran Church in Stockton at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton. A memorial fund has been established .