Bianca F. Pool (Pianka) passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on December 25, 1939, in Gersthofen, Germany, to Theodore Schaffler and Friedoline Weichsberger Schaffler.
In 1957, Bianca married Roy T. Pool on July 19th in Germany. Together, they built a wonderful life filled with love, family, and cherished memories.
She was a proud business owner and retired as the owner of 7-Eleven and Bianca’s Coral Bar.
In addition to her parents, Bianca was preceded in death by the love of her life, Roy T. Pool, her daughter Delilah, and her great-grandson Anderson Waterman.
She is survived by her daughter Leanda Heckman and husband Jacque of Las Vegas, Nevada; her son Roy T.L. Pool (Pete) and wife Carol of Cadiz, Kentucky; and Tanya Wilson and husband William of Pahrump, Nevada.
Bianca was blessed with loving grandchildren: Taree Waterman, Taylee Heckman, Crystal Smith, Jamie Rivera, Leo Finn, and Breanda Duran, as well as ten great-grandchildren, all of whom brought her immense joy.
Services will be held in Wisconsin during the summer of 2026, where family and friends will gather to celebrate her beautiful life.
The family of Bianca Pool wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Choi, the nurses, and the CNAs at Pro Care Hospice for their compassionate care during her stay, as well as to Father Graves from Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Las Vegas for his prayers and support during this most difficult time.
Bianca will be deeply missed and forever remembered for her warmth, strength, and love.
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