Pankratz, Joseph

Joseph — Unknown, Theresa. Theresa was born 5 Apr 1859; died 31 Oct 1941; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Clarks Mill, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1910 Census: 1910, Liberty, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Cato, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1910 Census:
Joseph Pankratz 52
Theresa Pankratz 51
Frank Pankratz 20
Bernhard Pankratz 17
Max Pankratz 14
Minnie Pankratz 12
Hugo Pankratz 8
Mamie Pankratz 22
Harry Axel 28
Max Narnzof 34
Edward Vogel 20
Bernhard Altschuler 66

1920 Census:
Frank Pankratz29
Christina Pankratz27
Russell Pankratz4 [4 3/12]
Jerome Pankratz3 [3 4/12]
Leo Pankratz0 [11/12]
Agnes Jirik22

Frank married Jirik, Christina Bef 1915. Christina was born 15 Jul 1892; died 17 Apr 1984; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Jerome married Gerrits, Julia Aft 1945. Julia (daughter of Gerrits, Jacob and Peeters, Catherine) was born 7 Jul 1918, Vandenbroek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 26 Jun 2011; was buried , Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Social Security Applications and Claims Index: Abt Dec 1936
• Education - High School: 1937, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: From 5 Jan 1943 to 13 Dec 1945; WWII, US Army

Notes:

Social Security Applications and Claims Index:
Name: Leo John Pankratz
[Leo J Pankratz]
SSN: 391073360
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 13 Feb 1918
Birth Place: Valders, Wisconsin
Death Date: 11 Aug 1996
Father: Frank A Pankratz
Mother: Christina Jirik
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Dec 1936: Name listed as LEO JOHN PANKRATZ; 15 Aug 1996: Name listed as LEO J PANKRATZ

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1937

Military Service:
Name: Leo Pankratz
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 13 Feb 1919
Death Date: 11 Aug 1996
SSN: 391073360
Branch 1: A
Enlistment Date 1: 5 Jan 1943
Release Date 1: 13 Dec 1945

Leo married Heinemann, Barbara Pauline 8 Nov 1941, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Barbara (daughter of Heinemann, Moritz and Fischer, Margaret) was born 4 Mar 1920, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 16 Nov 2016, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 26 Apr 2010

Notes:

Obituary:
Pankratz, James P. "Jim" "Papa"
James P. "Jim" "Papa" Pankratz, 74, Appleton, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, April 24, 2010. He was born in Cato, Wis., on July 16, 1935, the son of the late Frank and Christina (Jirik) Pankratz. Jim proudly served his country for four years in the United States Air Force. In 1959, he married his best friend and sweetheart, Georgianna (Georgie) Mader. They enjoyed 50 years together. They were blessed with two daughters whom he loved and cherished, Wendy Hall and Chris (Paul) Rammer.
Jim worked at Miller Electric for 38 years before he retired and then worked part-time at E.I.S. for many years. Jim was a member of the Quarter Century's Club at Miller Electric. He attended St. Pius X Catholic Church where he was an usher and commentator.
Jim enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, bowling and working with cars. He loved spending time with his family and attending his grandchildren's activities.
Jim is survived by his wife, Georgie; daughters, Wendy Hall and Chris (Paul) Rammer; eight precious grandchildren, Jessica (Kevin) Hohnberger, David (Toni) Hall, Thomas Hall and special friend, Abbie; and Matthew, Melissa, Nicole, Jamie and Stephanie Rammer; seven great-grandchildren, Caylee, Isaiah, Tyler, Camey, Savannah, Zachary and Morgan; mother-in-law, Ceil Mader; sister, Esther Seaver; sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara Pankratz, Julia Pankratz, Julia "Judy" (Jim) Ebben, Louie (Debbie) Mader and Leanne Mader; godchildren, Bob Pankratz, Jessica Hall, Melissa Rammer and Camey Hall; and many special nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jerome, Leo and Russell Pankratz; father-in-law, Charles Mader; sisters-in-law, Alice Pankratz and Jan Mader; brothers-in-law, Chuck "Skip" Mader and Gordon Seaver.
The funeral liturgy will be at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH, 500 W. Marquette St., Appleton, with Fr. Thomas J. Farrell officiating. Friends will be received at the church on Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Appleton.
The family extends a special thank you to Dr. Phillips, Dr. Swanson, Mary Jo, Amy Hein and all of the ThedaCare at Home caretakers, especially our very special nurse angel, Amy Ambrosius, Hospice volunteer, Bob Des Jardin, and to our great and helpful neighbors, Chuck and Jackie Luehring, Dan Sullivan and Dale and Brenda Stalewski.
During this nine-year journey, Jim was constantly encouraged and supported by family and friends. What a blessing all of you were! Jim traveled through his journey with dignity, honor and humor and without a complaint. He was an inspiration to all who knew him and he touched so many of our lives during his time on earth. Thank you to our wonderful family and friends who have been so helpful and supportive during this time. We appreciated every note written, phone call, meals prepared and all your prayers, love and visits.
In lieu of flowers, memorial funds in Jim's name are being established for ThedaCare Hospice and American Cancer Society.
Wichmann Funeral Home
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 920-739-1231
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James married Mader, Georgianna (daughter of Mader, Charles C. and Barrett, Lucille Antoinette "Ceil") [Group Sheet]

Mary married Oudenhoven, Leon (son of Oudenhoven, Jerome Anthony and Sprangers, Marian) [Group Sheet]

Dennis married Schroeder, Carole (daughter of Schroeder, Elwyn and Reed, Margaret) [Group Sheet]