Matthew Pohlman

February 8, 1975 - April 21, 2022

Matthew Ryan Pohlman, 47 of Independence, Missouri passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Bates City, Missouri. He was born Saturday, February 8, 1975 in Independence, to John "Mick" Pohlman and Cheryl (Anders) Pohlman. He was a graduate of Raytown South High School in Raytown, MO. After high school he married Christina (Hobbs) Pohlman on October 29, 1995. Matthew worked as a diesel mechanic. He was intelligent and could repair or build almost anything. He enjoyed being busy and had interests in all kinds of hobbies. He was a curious man always wanting to know how everything worked and was made. This created all types of interests, from mechanics to soap making and everything in between. Matthew enjoyed being outdoors and playing with his three dogs. He enjoyed the stillness and peacefulness while being in nature. He left way too early and was loved by so many friends and family. Surviving are wife, Christina Pohlman of Independence; one son, Dakota Pohlman of Independence; one daughter, Samantha Pohlman; parents, Mick and Cheryl Pohlman of Raytown; one brother, Erik (Katherine) Pohlman of Lee's Summit, MO; one sister, Nichole (Jeffrey) Adams of Lone Jack, MO; aunt and uncle, Richard and Deanna Lowrey; one grandmother, Opal Anders of Lee's Summit. He is preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Donald Anders; and paternal grandparents, John and Myrna Pohlman. A Celebration of Life will be held on May 7, 2022 from 12PM-3PM at Llywelyn"s Pub located at 301 SE Douglas St. Lee's Summit, MO 64063.