Hubert Pollok was born on January 28, 1926, in the small farming village of Hirschfelde, Germany, to Simon and Maria Pollok. His earliest memories were shaped by a simple life on the family farm, where he developed a lifelong love for the flora and fauna of the German countryside.

World War II forever changed the course of Hubert's life. Uprooted from his homeland, he demonstrated remarkable resilience as he rebuilt his future. He immigrated to Tulsa, Oklahoma, as a young man, but discovered that his sponsor who was to help him had been transferred before his arrival, leaving him to navigate a new country on his own.

But Providence had an even greater plan waiting. There, a beautiful young woman named Mary Louise Boecker caught his eye. Hubert and Mary were married at Holy Family Cathedral, beginning a lifelong partnership that became the foundation of a loving family and a beautiful life together.

Hubert enjoyed a distinguished career as a Drafting Supervisor with Skelly, Getty, Texaco, where his personality was every bit as memorable as his work. An executive affectionately dubbed him the company's "Master of Ceremonies," a title that perfectly captured the warmth, humor, and enthusiasm that defined him for the rest of his life.

Together, Hubert and Mary raised five children, he is survived by Victoria Parker (Tom), Stephen Pollok (Sharon), Julie Rethmeyer (Andrew), Gloria Montoto (Benjamin) and daughter-in-law Teresa. They in turn blessed them with thirteen grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and even great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by wife Mary Boecker Pollok, son Mike Pollok, and infant Mary Pollok.

Nothing brought Hubert greater joy than being "Poppi".

A proud Tulsan for decades, Hubert became something of a local legend. Many recognized him riding his bicycle along Riverside Drive wearing his signature blue-and-white striped train conductor's hat. Whether you knew him for years or met him for only a moment, you were likely greeted with a smile, a story, and a curiosity about your story.

To Hubert, retirement was simply another beginning. He studied Spanish, pursued art at Tulsa University and Tulsa Junior College, traveled extensively, mastered the art of calligraphy, painted portraits, wrote poetry and short stories, and remained a lifelong Free-Wheeler and lifelong learner. His curiosity never faded, and neither did his desire to create, discover, and share.

His talents and generous spirit found expression through many organizations, including the German-American Society of Tulsa, Church of the Madalene, Gilcrease Museum, Philbrook Museum of Art, Alpha Rho Tau, the Calligraphy Guild, and the Whiteside Portrait Artists.

Some people measure a life by years. Hubert measured his by smiles shared, stories told, miles bicycled, songs sung, friendships cherished, and people loved. By that measure, his century was truly a masterpiece.