Lee �Butch� Eli Pontinen's obituary , Passed away on June 6, 2024 in Gilbert, Minnesota

Lee �Butch� Eli Pontinen

July 11, 1948 - June 6, 2024 (75 years old)

Gilbert, Minnesota

Lee �Butch� Eli Pontinen's obituary , Passed away on June 6, 2024 in Gilbert, Minnesota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home

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Lee �Butch� Eli Pontinen

July 11, 1948 - June 6, 2024 (75 years old)

Gilbert, Minnesota

Lee Eli Pontinen Obituary

In loving memory of Lee Eli Pontinen of Gilbert, Minnesota, who departed this world on June 6, 2024 at the age of 75. Lee leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lee Eli Pontinen to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Eli Pontinen and Aune Pontinen (Lintula); his sisters, Sandy Buncich and Karen Knaus; and his brothers-in-law, Peter Buncich and Bill Knaus.

He is survived by: his sons, Todd of Virginia and Ryan Pontinen (Stacy) of Virginia; his grandchildren, Kyle Pontinen of Tower, Gray Pontinen of Menomonie, WI and Annika Pontinen of Virginia; his fiancée Karen McCue of Eveleth; and his brothers, Bob (Joy) of Sparta and David Pontinen of Sparta. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home



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Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home
108 Broadway, Gilbert, MN 55741

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June 13

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Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home - Gilbert
108 Broadway, Gilbert, MN 55741

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