Robert "Bob" A. Pontious

Robert A. (Bob) Pontious Jr. Our beloved Father, Grandfather passed away peacefully on Jan 26, 2018 He was Born in Kanakakee, Il on Aug 14,1947 to Robert D. And Elaine (Schoon) Pontious. One sister Lori Pontious (Chicago) He married Cheryl (Tatro) Stanley in 1967, but later divorced , they continued to be Friends. His second Wife Marilyn , whom he married in 1994 and passed away in 2003. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and stationed at Ft. Campbell Kentucky. Two Sons and one Daughter in Law, Craig (Angela) Pontious of Bourbonnais, and Jason Pontious of Paxton. Two Grandchildren Austen and Maiya Pontious Bob was best known for skating and playing the organ at the old Moonlight Skating rink. He was an avid Gun Collector, him and his parents were all heavily involved in go kart racing in the 1960’s. His greatest joys in life was his family. Over the years he worked at Bradley Ropers and General Foods in Kankakee. He worked at General Foods until the plant closed. He will be greatly missed by his Sons.