Don was a wonderful man and left the earth better for having to have been here. A great father, grandfather and gentle person. May God give you the strength to go on...(We're Pondelicks, we are strong!) God Bless.

I don’t even know how to share about one of the most  influential people and amazing man I had the privilege and honor to call pop. I am still in shock and what feels like a bad dream I can’t wake up from. My grandpa was born to be a grandpa. He was the most kind and gentle people you would ever meet. I am beyond grateful and blessed that I was the first grandchild. Pop and I did everything together. Rode bikes which he taught me to ride, went to the fair, went to the auctions, drove to the snow, everything. I was so incredibly blessed to live around the corner from them growing up. He never missed a sport, a swim lesson, a performance, an assembly, he even went on field trips. He was so amazing and I’m completely devastated and broken hearted. This world seems less bright and full without him here. I’m so grateful that even though it was short and not enough time that he left an impression on my youngest daughter. She asks for him and it’s heartbreaking but also so amazing that at her age that she had that strong of a relationship. I wish she got more time I wish we all got more time. I know he is in heaven celebrating with Jesus. Death is hardest on the living. I love you so much pop and will miss you every day and never stop sharing memories with my children. Thank you for loving me with all you heart and always being there and for being literally the most wonderfully amazing grandfather.