Richard Ponte

 Richard Ponte was born October 22, 1937, and passed away on December 11, 2024. He loved spending his time with his family and friends. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. 

He was Preceded in death by his parents John Ponte, O'Linda and James Perry, brother John, son in law Steven, and grandson Daniel. 

He is survived by his brother, James Perry Jr., his former spouse Patricia Kramer, children Victoria Barsness, Angela Ponte (Todd Bagley), Malissa Medina, David Ponte (Kat Luttrull), and his grandchildren David Schouveller, Anthony Kiritschenko, Jonathon Ponte, Amanda Ponte, Justin Kath, Samuel Ponte, Cheyenne Barsness (Thomas Gehrke), Brittney, Taylor, Sydney, She-She and his great grandchild Michael Kiritschenko. We want to give a special Thank You to John and Martha Gomez and Steven Smieja for your friendship and supporting him like family. 

 Celebration of Life & Memorial Service for Richard Ponte

We invite you to join us in honoring the memory of Richard Ponte. Date: Thursday, December 19th Location: Kessler and Maguire Funeral Home Visitation: 11:00 AM; Service: 12:00 PM; Final Resting Place: Fort Snelling National Cemetery.