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Gregory Pankow Obituary
Gregory W. Pankow
December 28, 1956 - May 19, 2020
CALEDONIA - Passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 19, 2020 at the age of 63. Son of the late Donald Sr. and Sarah Pankow. Brother of Donald Jr. (Donna) Pankow and Colin Sr. (Gean) Pankow. Uncle of Matthew, Jessica, Anthony, Colin Jr. and Olivia. Great-uncle of Morgan, Leena, Lukas, Dominic, Lincoln, Lydia, Rhyley and Gavin. Special friend of Jeff Braun and Steve Wernette. Also survived by other relatives and friends.
Privates services at St. Louis Catholic Church Cemetery in Caledonia.
Greg was a lifelong member of the Town of Caledonia. He worked his entire life at Don's Market/Greg's Catering. He was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus. When he wasn't at the Market or hosting a catering event, Greg could be found up north at the cabin hunting or fishing.
Greg will be deeply missed by everyone that knew him.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family are appreciated.
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John and Jane Czosnek
May 18, 2021
Another year without his smiling face on the end of the bar
going in fora sandwich for lunch missing you my friend☮❤
Richard and Georgia Horner
May 29, 2020
He was caring -comforting . You felt family/caring when at Dons or one of his catering events. So blessed to have been able to know him.
Elizabeth Cape
May 29, 2020
Very sorry to hear about Gregs passing. I never knew him but I was in the same class at Saint Catherines High School as Donna Pankow. Im sending my deepest condolences to Gregs entire family. Sincerely,Elizabeth Cape Class of 1970
John and Jane Czosnek
May 24, 2020
sorry to hear of Greggs passing. He catered both my Wedding and 25th anniversary down at Azarian Marina in Racine. Both occasions were well received and food and service everyone Loved. We will carry his smiling face in our memories forever.
Steve Rhoden
May 23, 2020
Will miss his genuine care for his customers. He made you feel like family
Bob and Rose Nyholm
May 23, 2020
So very sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person. He was such a kind, sincere, soft spoken friend to so many of us. Always had a smile on his face greeting everyone. Greg will be missed by so many friends and especially his family. I personally knew him all my life, and always respected him. May God grant his family peace and beautiful memories.
Gods Blessings to all of you. Sincerely Bob and Rose Nyholm
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