Passed away peacefully at Pukekohe Hospital on Saturday, January 25, 2025; aged 82 years. Dearly beloved and loving husband of Barbara, and the late Thea. Cherished father and father-in-law to Marian and Rob Goodman, José and Andrew Spearson, and stepfather to Tracy and Justin, Kris and Debra, Sharyn and Tim, and friend to Simon and Karlene. Loved Opa to Georgia, Andrew, Laura, Luke, Liam, Kate, Sophie, Jodie, Dylan, Emily, Daniel, and Eli. Great-Opa to Thea, and Lachie. Special thanks to the staff at Pukekohe Hospital for their unwavering care and kindness to Karel and his family. A Requiem Mass for Karel will be held at St Anthony's Catholic Church, Waiuku on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 1.30 pm, followed by a private cremation. Donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. All communications to the Polman Family, c/- PO Box 183, Tuakau 2121.

Published by Nelson Mail on Jan. 26, 2025.