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Dana James Pongratz
LA CRESCENT, MN - Dana James Pongratz, age 63, of La Crescent, MN died peacefully on March 19, 2023 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. He was born on November 16, 1959 in Tomah, WI to John Dana and Ruth Elaine (Uischner) Pongratz. He graduated from Caledonia High School in 1978 and attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, earning a degree in computer science. He married Kimberly Ann DeWitt on September 25, 1982 and celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary last year.
Dana always put a smile on everyone's face with his great sense of humor and the "dad" jokes he would tell. He was an avid photographer and loved taking pictures of the outdoors. Some of his best memories were the countless concerts he attended and loved playing and listening to music.
He is survived by his wife, Kim; three children, Jessica (John) Glasspoole, Tyler (Katie) Pongratz, and Colin (Chelsie Eden) Pongratz; four grandchildren, Megan and Caitlin Glasspoole, Kora and Kada Pongratz; father, John Pongratz; sister, Peggy (Nick) Burg; and, many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Pongratz, father-in-law, Roger DeWitt, niece and nephew, Nicole and Shane DeWitt, and his grandparents.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, April 1st at 11:30 a.m. at the Four Seasons Community Center in Caledonia, MN. Visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Community Center. McCormick Funeral Home, Caledonia, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be given at mccormickfuneralhome.net.
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Dan Arneson
March 28, 2023
My fondest memories are the road trips and performances with Dana, Dean, and Andy traveling to play at small town weddings and bars as the PaceSetter Band.
Dana was a brilliant guy and a good friend. It is very sad that he left us at such a young age. Very best to Kim and family.
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Dan Arneson
March 27, 2023
Some of my fondest memories are the many road trips and performances Dana, Andy, Dean and I, as the PaceSetter Band, had traveling to and playing wedding dances in those many small towns.
Dana was a brilliant guy and a good friend. Deepest sympathy to Kim, Jessica, Tyler, Collin and all of the old PaceSetter family.
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Sandy Luepke
March 26, 2023
Kim and family, I´m so sorry to hear of Dana´s passing. He worked for me for years and was a talented software developer. He left too soon, my condolences to the family.
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