Julie McMullen Pontasch

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Julie McMullen Pontasch, 57, passed away peacefully with family at her bedside in Ann Arbor, MI on May
31, 2014.
She passed following a two-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).
Julie spent most of her career working in development for various institutions. These included University
of Northern Iowa and Bowling Green State University. She retired as the Director of Planned Giving at
the University of Michigan shortly after her diagnosis. She also had a passion for the arts and served
as the President for the Grand Rapids, Ohio Arts Council for several years.
Julie is survived by her two children and three grandchildren. Ryan Pontasch, 31, owns his own
construction and landscaping business in Cedar Falls, IA and has three
children: Lilian 4, Carter 2, and Mason 1. Heather Pontasch, 30, lives in Ann Arbor, MI and is completing
a residency in Dermatology at the University of Michigan.
Memorial services will be held at Nazareth Hall in Grand Rapids, OH on July 27th at 11 AM.
Memorial contributions are welcome to the Grand Rapids Arts Council. Please specify Sunset Jazz and Art
Festival in the memo line. All donations may be mailed to GRAC, P.O. Box 234, Grand Rapids, OH 43522.

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