Jeffrey "Jeff" S. Pontsler, age 59, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away on April 3, 2022, at his residence after a short battle with cancer.

He was born August 4, 1962 in Celina. On August 21, 1982 he married Tammy (Freeland) Pontsler and she survives at the residence in Rockford.

Other survivors include his children, Scott Pontsler, Van Wert and Stephen (Shauna) Pontsler, Batavia, Ohio; his mother, Ethel (Mosher) Pontsler, Rockford; a brother, Dave (Charity) Pontsler, Rockford; two sisters, Karen (Clarence) Thomas, Jacksonville, Florida and Jodi (Rich) Lamparelli, Quacker Hill, Connecticut; and four grandchildren, Greyson, Gavin, Paxton and Quinn.

Jeff is preceded in death by his father, Donald Pontsler; father and mother-in-law, Ron and Marilyn Freeland; and a brother-in-law, Tony Freeland.

Jeff was a 1980 graduate of Parkway High School in Rockford. He worked in sales for RG Communications in Celina. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Celina. He was a very active person and enjoyed woodworking, painting and many other hobbies. During the pandemic, Jeff enjoyed building and donating over 600 birdhouses for children around the Rockford area.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the Pontsler family.

Memorial contributions can be made to CHP Home Care & Hospice in Celina.

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