In celebraton of Steve

Stephen Andrew Pontzer
Pontzer, Stephen Andrew age 59, of Plymouth, died on Thursday, October 11, 2007. He is survived by his first and second wife, Rachel Taft Pontzer; children, Zachary (Aimee) and Abigail; sisters, Betsy (Russell) Amalong, Judy (Cecil) Johnson and Nancy (George) Direnberger; brother, Dick (Carol); sister-in-law, Sheila Taft Fitzgerald; brother-in-law, Steve (Johanna) Taft; many nieces, nephews and countless devoted friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Mildred Pontzer.

Steve was born in St. Mary's, Pennsylvania, graduated from Alfred University with a B.S. in ceramic engineering and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin. For many years Steve worked as an executive in marketing and sales for Ohmeda, Novametix, PPG BioMedical, Aequitron Medical and also as a consultant to other medical device companies. Steve invented and held a patent on a blood gas probe.

He felt his greatest accomplishment was his relationship with his wife, children and the wide circle of friends with whom he had deep and enduring friendships. The family would like to express their deep gratitude to Dr. David King and the staff at the Hubert Humphrey Cancer Center.

Published in the Star Tribune from 10/12/2007 - 10/16/2007.