Obituary of Franz (Frank) Pankratz

PANKRATZ, Franz (Frank) - Peacefully in his sleep at his home at Pleasant Manor on Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Frank, aged 96 years, was a devoted husband to the late Frieda Pankratz (Huebner) and father of 9, grandfather of 27 and 28 great grandchildren. Frank was a member of the Niagara United Mennonite Church for 60 years, a farmer on Lakeshore Road and an employee at Port Weller Dry Docks for over 30 years. The family would like to thank Dr. Boli as well as the staff at Pleasant Manor for their many years of care. Frank will be lovingly remembered by his children Harry Pankratz, Werner (Annie) Pankratz, Willi (Linda) Pankratz, Helmut (Marianne) Pankratz, Anna (Eric) Willms, Elvera Belic, Henry (Heather) Pankratz, Victor (Karen) Pankratz, and Kaethe (John) Tiessen and their families. The family will receive friends at the Niagara United Mennonite Church at 1775 Niagara Stone Rd, Hwy 55, in Niagara on the Lake on Monday, January 6 from 3-4:30 and 6-8 pm. Funeral Service at the church on Tuesday, January 7, at 10:30 a.m. with interment following at the Lakeshore Cemetery. Donations can be made to Mennonite Central Committee or Pleasant Manor Retirement Home in lieu of flowers.