Roy Pankratz

Roy Pankratz was born on November 3, 1927 in Springfield, MN, the son of Leo and Pearl (Gramse) Pankratz. He attended country school District #25 and farmed. In 1948 Roy took pilot training and began his career in Crop Spraying and eventually as a charter pilot. Roy enjoyed hunting, fishing, and collecting and restoring planes. He is survived by his brothers - Clifford (Rosie) Pankratz of Springfield, MN, Andrew (Janice) Pankratz of Bloomington, MN, and David (Vicki) Pankratz of Shoreview, MN; sisters - Elise (Russell) Norcutt of Lompoc, CA, Irene (Luverne) Piotter of New Ulm, MN, and Marlene Marilyn (Roger) Barnes of Mankato, MN; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister - Doris; and two siblings in infancy.