Obituary: Pokus Auto Body Owner, U.S. Navy Vet Edward F. Pokus, 93

The following was submitted by the John. F. Pfleger Funeral Home:

Edward F. Pokus, 93, of Middletown died on Nov. 16, 2013, peacefully at home.  

He was born in Detroit and lived in the Middletown area before moving to Shadow Lake 33 years ago. 

Edward was owner and operator of Pokus Auto Body in Middletown since 1959. After he retired he spent most of his free time working with his son and daughter-in-law at Eagle Crest Horse Farm until just a few years ago. He enjoyed golf and was a member of Beacon Hill Country Club for over 35 years as well as Heron Country Club, Myrtle Beach where he and his wife Betty spent their winters. He was not a carpenter by trade but loved to build things and give them away. 

He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He served in the South Pacific and was stationed in Pearl Harbor from 1945 until his discharge in 1948.

Surviving are his loving wife Elizabeth (Betty) of 72 years; son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Maryann Pokus Jr., and many nieces and nephews.

Edward was preceded in death by his three sisters, Stella Moss, Helen Hill, Bertha Hoffman, and a brother, Max Pokus.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 4 to 8 p.m. at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, 115 Tindall Road, Middletown. Services will be held at 7:30 p.m. during visitation. Cremation will be private.

For more information, to send condolences or for directions, please visit www.pflegerfh.com.