July 17, 1939 - April 20, 2022
Beverly D. Pontel, 82, of Mattoon, formerly of East Troy, died on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at her home.
Beverly was born on July 17, 1939 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Eldon and Effie (Danklef) Baxter.
On August 29, 1959, Beverly was united in marriage to Patrick Pontel Sr., in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on January 28, 2016.
Beverly enjoyed knitting, bingo and an occasional trip to the casino. Most important to Beverly was the time spent with family.
Beverly is survived by a daughter, Darlene (Gene) Beilke Jr.; one daughter-in-law, Marty Pontel; four grandchildren, Angie Obert, Gene (Fiancée Rose) Beilke III, Larry Pontel and Gary (Samantha) Pontel; nine great-grandchildren, Madison, Annabelle, Hunter, Olivia, Jade, Dexter, Zachary, Levi and Aubree and a sister-in-law, Josephine (Lloyd) Wenninger.
Beverly was preceded in death by her husband; parents; a son Patrick Jr.; a grandson-in-law, Shane and siblings, Anna, Dorothy, Eldon, Richard, Donald and Wyman.
A visitation will be held on Monday, May 2, 2022, beginning at 1pm at the Arlington Park Cemetery Chapel, Greenfield. There will be a graveside service at 2:30pm.
A celebration of life will be held on Beverly's birthday, July 17, in Mattoon.
Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home of Birnamwood is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.
July 17, 1939 - April 20, 2022
Beverly D. Pontel, 82, of Mattoon, formerly of East Troy, died on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at her home.
Beverly was born on July 17, 1939 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Eldon and Effie (Danklef) Baxter.
On August 29, 1959, Beverly was united in marriage to Patrick Pontel Sr., in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on January 28, 2016.
Beverly enjoyed knitting, bingo and an occasional trip to the casino. Most important to Beverly was the time spent with family.
Beverly is survived by a daughter, Darlene (Gene) Beilke Jr.; one daughter-in-law, Marty Pontel; four grandchildren, Angie Obert, Gene (Fiancée Rose) Beilke III, Larry Pontel and Gary (Samantha) Pontel; nine great-grandchildren, Madison, Annabelle, Hunter, Olivia, Jade, Dexter, Zachary, Levi and Aubree and a sister-in-law, Josephine (Lloyd) Wenninger.
Beverly was preceded in death by her husband; parents; a son Patrick Jr.; a grandson-in-law, Shane and siblings, Anna, Dorothy, Eldon, Richard, Donald and Wyman.
A visitation will be held on Monday, May 2, 2022, beginning at 1pm at the Arlington Park Cemetery Chapel, Greenfield. There will be a graveside service at 2:30pm.
A celebration of life will be held on Beverly's birthday, July 17, in Mattoon.
Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home of Birnamwood is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.
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