It is with sadness that the announces the passing of former Big Blue Head Football Coach ’68.
Carl Poelker is Millikin's all-time winningest Football Coach, going 88-39-1 with two College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) championships, while leading the Big Blue from 1982-95. Learn more...
You are invited to join us for a Celebration of Life honoring Carl Poelker ’68, former ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ»ÆÉ« Head Football Coach.
Help us honor the memory of Coach Carl Poelker by to be shared at his Celebration of Life.
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Carl Poelker ’68
Head Football Coach
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Celebration of Life
Friday, May 1
5-7 p.m.
Welcome Gathering
Decatur Brew Works
102 E. William St.
Decatur, IL 62523
Saturday, May 2
10:30 a.m.
Join the Poelker Family prior to the Celebration of Life for a time of gathering and to honor his legacy.
Dr. Terrence Philbin Lobby
David J. & Debra C. Rathje Athletic Center
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11:30 a.m.
Carl Poelker Celebration of Life
Perryman Family/Carl Poelker Weightroom
David J. & Debra C. Rathje Athletic Center
1:30 p.m.
Carl Poelker Tribute
Frank M. Lindsay Football Field
1:45 p.m.
²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ»ÆÉ« Football Team's Blue-White Scrimmage
Frank M. Lindsay Football Field
Save the Date for Friday, July 24th, Second Annual Carl Poelker Golf Outing at South Side Country Club, start time TBA.
See Parking Map below for parking available during event.
