Mark Arthur Pohly

Mark Arthur Pohly, 58, of New Baltimore died Jan. 26, 2021, at McLaren Macomb Hospital, Mount Clemens. He was born June 6, 1962, in Mount Clemens to Marion and Louise Pohly of New Haven. Mark was an active individual with many interests and pursuits. While a student at Glen Peters School in Macomb Township, he participated in Special Olympics, winning numerous ribbons and medals for running events and the softball throw. He grew up on a dairy farm in New Haven and did chores daily with his family. Mark was for many years in charge of mowing the lawn with a garden tractor, and he cared for pets and a pony. Mark enjoyed holidays and celebrations of all kinds. He liked to travel, dance, listen to music of many genres, attend concerts, including those in which his sister Linda performed, and watch television. He rarely missed an episode of professional wrestling, and he attended WWE shows in Detroit. Mark was an avid sports fan who loved the Michigan Wolverines, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Pistons and Detroit Lions, and was known for wearing gear from each of those teams. He attended at least one U-M football game every year from 1997 through 2019, and also took in games involving his other favorite teams. Mark was an especially passionate fan of NASCAR. He rooted for several championship-caliber drivers, including Dale Jarrett, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Kevin Harvick, Chase Elliott and whoever was behind the wheel of the 2 and 88 cars. He also liked short track racing, which he called "small racing," and attended events at Flat Rock, Winchester and Toledo speedways along with dirt tracks in Indiana and Ohio. He had a large collection of sports books and programs, and loved to pore over magazines, work puzzles and color. Travel by car and train took Mark to many states, cities and landmarks. His destinations included Mount Rushmore, the Straits of Mackinac, Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., St. Louis and Toronto. He attended NASCAR races at Michigan, Indianapolis, Chicago and Bristol. He saw baseball games in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore and Indianapolis. Mark started school with Mrs. Washington his teacher in Mount Clemens, and then he attended Glen Peters and the Robert Lutz School in Clinton Township. He completed his Lutz education in 1988. Mark is survived by sisters Janice Hedge of Lenox Township and Linda Pohly of Muncie, Indiana; brother George of New Baltimore; nephew Joshua Hedge (Danielle Dart) of Lenox Township and niece Kathryn Hedge (Shawn McDade) of Shelby Township; and great nieces Leah, Emma, Nora, Sara and Kennadie. Mark's respective nicknames for his sisters, brother, nephew and niece were Na-Faye, OP, Chumpface, Cooter and Sweetheart. Mark was predeceased by his parents. Visitation will be from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Gendernalik Funeral Home in New Baltimore. Due to COVID-19 protocols, a private funeral, the Rev. Brian Steele officiating, will be Saturday morning. All are welcome at a committal service at approximately 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Centennial Cemetery in New Haven.

Mark Arthur Pohly

June 6, 1962 - January 26, 2021