Steven C. Ponath

Steven C. Ponath died on July 20, 2024. He was born in Sheboygan on August 11, 1960, the 3rd child of Roger & Helen (Yuhas) Ponath. Steve attended North High School in Sheboygan. Steve was a first responder for the Town of Sheboygan Falls for many years. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Roger Ponath; his mother, Helen Ponath and his brother, Roger E. Ponath. 

He is survived by his sister, Suzanne Ponath of Sheboygan; his brother Tom Ponath of Denver, Colorado; his sister-in-law, Sally Ponath; his nephews, Erich (Liz) Ponath, Scott (Jenny) Ponath and Jackson Ponath and long-time friend, Rich Bohlman. He is further survived by his wife, Cheri Ponath; step-son, Matthew (Olivia) Zeman; step-daughter, Michelle (Rob) Lewis; step-grandchildren, Madison, Charlotte, Greta and Molly Zeman and Alana and Nolan Lewis.

A service will be held on Friday, July 26th at 5 p.m. at Ballhorn Chapels, 1201 N 8th St. in Sheboygan with Rev. Bryan Osladil officiating. A time for visitation will be on Friday at the funeral home from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Steve’s name can be made to the Town of Sheboygan Falls Fire Department, N5480 Co Rd TT, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085.