Lolita Mary Poehlmann, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, entered into rest on July 7, 2000. She was born on May 7, 1921 in Chicago, IL and moved to San Antonio as a teenager. She graduated from Robert B. Green School for Registered Nurses in 1940 and held a number of nursing positions over the next 35 years. One of her more interesting jobs included a position at the Tobin Map Service at Fort Sam Houston durintg WWII where maps were prepared for the invasion of Normandy. She could often be found helping out at her parents's business, the Stemen Card Company. Lolita was an active volunteer in her community, former president of the Leon Valley Elementary School PTA and was involved with numerous other civic organizations. As a member of Zion Lutheran Church since 1952, she served in many roles including Chairman of Vacation Bible School and Sunday School teacher, and was a member in Dorcas and Zion Zippers. In her retirement, she enjoyed many hobbies including ceramics and plate collecting, although her real passion was for growing African Violets. Many will remember her selling flowers at local craft shows and area malls. Lolita was a kind and generous person, always ready to help others. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family. She is survived by her husband, Melvin Poehlmann; eldest son, Terry and wife Phyllis, all of Helotes; sons, Christopher of San Antonio and Jeffrey of Austin. She is also survived by her granchildren, Christina, Benjamin and Wesley. Her mother and father, Lucille and Lester Stemen, preceded her in death. Visitation will be Sunday, July 9, 2000 from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at Oak Hills Mortuary, 8332 Fredericksburg Rd. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, July 10, 2000 at Zion Lutheran Church of Helotes on Leslie Rd. and Loop 1604. The family requests in lieu of flowers, that contributions be made to Zion Lutheran church or favorite charities. Arrangements entrusted to:
She met a handsome young man by the name of Melvin Poehlmann at a party at her home. That began a 4-year courtship that culminated in their marriage -- a wonderful marriage that has blessed the two of them ever since. While Lolita was probably baptized as an infant, the family wanted to be sure, and she was baptized at Woodlawn Methodist Church here in San Antonio in the early 50s. About that time, she and Melvin moved to their home on Old Prue Road, and joined Zion Lutheran Church of Helotes, where years earlier Melvin's brother had been a pastor. Lolita has been a very active member for nearly 50 years.
With Terry, and then Chris, and finally Jeff; Lolita rounded out her life with the joys of family living.
Lolita was an active volunteer in her community, and served many roles at Zion. In the mid 70s, Lolita retired from nursing, and in retirement worked with fine ceramics, and began her nurturing of African violets, a passion that has lasted throughtout the past 20 years.
Lolita died in the Lord early this past Friday morning at the age of 79. She is remembered for her kind and generous spirit, her faithfulness to family, friends and her lord and his Church.
Lolita is survived by her husband, Melvin, eldest son, Terry and wife Phyllis, son Christopher, and son Jeffrey, as well as grandchildren Christina, Benjamin and Wesley. Her beloved mother and father, Lucille and Lester Stemen, preceded her in death.
Eric Nerness, Donny Saathoff, Dr. Scott Poehlmann
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