Joyce Joan Ponto Obituary

March 4, 1932 — May 1, 2026

Joyce J. Ponto went to her heavenly home on Friday, May 1, 2026 at the age of 94. She was born on March 4, 1932, daughter of the late James and Evelyn (Jensen) Murray, in the Town of Leon, Waushara County. She graduated from high school in 1949. She then married Don Ponto, Sr. in Winona, MN.

Joyce and Don developed a successful farming operation in the Weyauwega and Lind area. When she wasn't busy on the farm, she was involved in Rainbow Homemakers, TOPS, and St. Peter Ladies Aid. She enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her grandchildren. She rarely missed listening to a Packer or Brewer game. She was also known for driving around in her little red mustang.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Kaarina Ponto-Stanley, James Ponto, Don (Carole) Ponto, and William (Lynn) Ponto. Also surviving is her sister, Carmen Winkel, 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, sister-in-law Donna Jensen, along with several nieces and nephews.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Don in 2006, sisters Yvonne and Juanita, brothers Hans and Ivan, as well as, her great-granddaughter Seraphin and son-in-law James Stanley.

The Christian Funeral for Joyce will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:30 am at St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church in Weyauwega with Rev. Aaron Kristopeit officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Weyauwega. A visitation for Joyce will be held at the church on Friday from 9:30 am until 11:15 am. Joyce's service will be livestreamed on St. Peter Ev. Lutheran's YouTube channel: SPLWEGA

Memorials may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church of Weyauwega.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Bethany Pines and ThedaCare Waupaca for their compassionate and professional care over the years.

Dahlke Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements, To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Joyce Joan Ponto, please visit their flower store.