Sophie (Fichtner) Pooler

LARGO, Fla. – Sophie (Fichtner) Pooler, 93, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024 in Largo, Fla. after a brief time in hospice care. Sophie was born on Feb. 21, 1931 in Markt Schwaben, Germany to Anna and Franz Fichtner.

Sophie met her future husband, Carleton W. Pooler of Waterville, in 1954 during his military service in Germany. After marrying in 1955, they moved to Winslow where they made their home and raised a family.

In addition to her responsibilities at home, Sophie served as a Dialysis Technician in Waterville hospitals for more than 35 years. Sophie was known as a fabulous cook, specializing in schnitzel and rouladen always served with a beer. Sophie was passionate about her hobbies of needlepoint, knitting, and playing cards, enjoyed spending time with her friends, and loved traveling, especially to her favorite places, Germany, Hawaii, and Texas, to name a few.

Sophie is survived by her two children, Robert Pooler and his wife Jane of Mt. Desert, and Carleton Pooler and his wife Paula of Winslow; two grandchildren, Andrew Pooler and his wife Amy of Ellsworth, and Ashley Pooler of Winslow; two great-grandchildren, Brayden and Bella Pooler of Ellsworth; and niece, Linde Wrigley of Howell, Mich.

Sophie was predeceased by her husband, Carleton in 2005; parents, Anna and Franz Fichtner; sister, Hildegard (Fichtner) Cunningham, sister-in-law, Geraldine “Gerry” Nimon, who are all remembered fondly.

The family wishes to thank Sheldon of Accent Care Hospice in Largo, Fla. for the exceptional care she provided to Sophie during her final days.

As we bid farewell to Sophie, let us carry forward the lessons she taught us throughout her life. May she rest in eternal peace.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on May 21, at the Maine Veteran’s Cemetery located at 163 Mount Vernon Rd., Augusta, in the chapel.