Obituary for Mary Ann Pankratz

She was born in La Crosse on January 2, 1954, to George and Mary (Humfeld) Bettin. She married Gordo Pankratz on August 14, 1982, in Saint Joseph the Workman Cathedral, La Crosse.

She enjoyed walking, bird watching, and dancing with the love of her life. She is survived by her husband, Gordo (her greatest catch); a daughter, Samantha (Keith Curran); a son, David; her beloved grandchildren, Evelynn and Nolan; a sister, Theresa (John Baldridge) Hundt, two brothers, Greg (Linda) Bettin and Mike (Dawn) Bettin; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives, family, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Dan Bettin, sister, Rose Steigerwald; and nephew, Nick Bettin.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no funeral services, and her remains will be cremated.

Gordo would like to thank the staff of St. Croix Hospice for all of their compassionate care and the staff of Fredrickson Funeral Homes for their assistance during this time.

In lieu of flowers or cards, consider donating to ALS research at https://secure2.convio.net/alsa/site/TR?fr_id=17388&pg=pfind.

Online condolences may be offered at this site.

"To My Wife - When we get to the end of our lives together, the house we had, the cars we drove, the things we posessed won't matter. What will matter is that I had you and you had me."