Ruth Elaine (Uischner) Pongratz Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth Elaine (Uischner) Pongratz (Caledonia, Minnesota), who passed away on February 27, 2023, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Oscar William and Emma Ella Uischner (Kastens); her parents-in-law, Rolland and Florence Pongratz; her siblings, Eldon Uischner and Joyce Capper; and her siblings-in-law, David Capper, Tom Benjamin, Joanne, Nick Racheff and James Pongratz.
She is survived by: her husband John Pongratz; her children, Peggy Burg (Nick) and Dana Pongratz (Kim); her grandchildren, Jessica Glasspoole (John), Nicole Dockendorff (Joe), Tyler Pongratz (Katie), Marci Skemp (Adam), Colin Pongratz and Marty Burg; her great grandchildren, Megan, Caitlin Glasspoole, Ruby, Ryan Dockendorff, Kora, Kada Pongratz, Isabel and Owen Skemp; and her sister Agnes Benjamin. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of plants and flowers, please direct memorials to Four Seasons Community Center or St. John's Lutheran Church, where Ruth was a long-time member.
