Passed away peacefully at home and entered into Eternal Life on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the age of 86. Loving father of Bruce A. Ponga, Brian (Sandy) Ponga, Mike S. Ponga, Mark (Margaret) W. Ponga and Dave J. Ponga. Proud grandpa of Erik, Matthew, Michael, Luke, Elizabeth, Christine, Ashleigh and Lauren. He was the last survivor of the Bucksaw Hunting Camp of Toivola, MI.

Private services were held.