Adolph was born on the home place in New Haven, Missouri on April 10, 1931, a son of the late Emanuel & Clara (Unger) Poese.
He was the husband of Carolyn (Gruber) Poese. They were united in marriage on December 12, 1964, in Berger, Missouri. Carolyn survives in Hermann.
Adolph is also survived by two daughters, Debra Poese, of Columbia, Missouri; and Angie Scheer & husband Jim, of New Haven, Missouri, by two grandchildren, Erin & Emily Scheer, by two nieces, three nephews, and a brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Myron & Carol Gruber, of Union, Missouri. He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Leona Brumley, a brother-in-law, Paul Brumley, and a nephew, David Brumley.
Adolph proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, New Haven, the New Haven American Legion, and the New Haven V.F.W. He was a farmer his whole life.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 20th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home, New Haven.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, New Haven, with Rev. David Poe officiating.
Burial will be at Cedar Cemetery, New Haven. Memorials may be given to St. Peter's U.C.C Building Fund or Missouri 4-H Foundation Scholarship Fund. C/O Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home.