Leland W. “Ponch” Vieth, age 80 years of Elroy, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hillsboro.
He was born on March 13, 1944, the son of Weston and Juanita (Miller) Vieth. Ponch graduated from the Royall High School and served in the U.S. Navy.
Leland was united in marriage to Kristine Ek and they recently observed their 58th wedding anniversary.
Ponch worked for many years as an Operating Engineer for the Arthur Overgaard Company, which later became Milestone Materials.
He was an avid golfer, enjoyed hunting and fishing and devoted fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Cubs.
Survivors include his wife, Kris Vieth and son, Scott Vieth. He was preceded in death by his Parents; son, Andy Vieth; sister, Rita Singletary and brother, Donald “Butch” Vieth.
No Services are scheduled at this time.
The Picha Funeral Home in Elroy is assisting, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com
