Michael J. Pogrant

Michael J. Pogrant, age 48, of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, June 14, 2018 at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center with his loving family at his side.Michael was born in Kaukauna on April 24, 1970, son of Eileen (Coenen) Pogrant and the late William Pogrant. He was a 1989 graduate of Little Chute High School. Michael served in the United States Marine Corps from 1989 until 1993. He worked for Eggers Manufacturing in Neenah retiring in 2007 due to disability.Survivors include his mother: Eileen Pogrant, Ruskin, FL; two brothers and one sister-in-law: Jeff Pogrant, Kaukauna; Don (Chris) Pogrant, Kaukauna; two sisters and one brother-in-law: Karen Williams, Rothschild; Robin (Dan) Gavigan, Franksville, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents and one sister-in-law: Kathy Pogrant.A Memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 29, 2018 at the Connection Church, 1455 North Rapids Road, Manitowoc. Pastor Chris Gilbert will officiate. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 4:00 p.m. Military Honors will be accorded at the church following the service. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.comThe family would like to extend a special thank you to his special friends: Don Kerscher and Jenny Kass, the doctors, nurses and staff of the Veterans Clinic of Cleveland, Veterans Clinic of Green Bay, the Veterans Hospital of Milwaukee, Holy Family Hospital and Hospice and the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center for all the compassionate care given to Michael.

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