Harvey Neil Pankratz

Harvey Neil Pankratz was born on June 7, 1944 in Langdon, North Dakota to John and Sarah Janzen Pankratz. Harvey grew up on several farms near Munich, ND. He graduated from Munich HS and from Grace University BS in Missions - Omaha, NE, He married Lois Derksen on June 10, 1966. Harvey served as a missionary in Sweden with Greater Europe Mission from 1968-1988. He earned an MDiv from the University of Uppsala, Sweden and then taught at the Nordic Bible Institute in Säffle, Sweden for many years. Upon his return to the USA, he farmed for 7 years near Roseau, MN. In 1994 he moved to Colorado Springs, CO to work at the International Headquarters of Greater Europe Mission. In 2001 he moved to Minnesota and continued his job through telecommuting. He retired on June 30, 2010. Harvey became a Christian at the age of 10 and spent his life serving the Lord He loved. He enjoyed working with his hands and teaching by example. He is survived by his wife, Lois; sons: Stephan Tanja Pankratz of Sophia, Bulgaria, Thomas Angela Pankratz of Rochester, MN and David Kari Pankratz of Eden Prairie, MN; grandchildren; Lydia, Eva, Jacob, Benjamin, Anna, Julia, Samuel, Jaden, Daniel, and Olivia; one brother Gary Jane Pankratz of Grand Forks, ND and numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws. Harvey was preceded in death by his parents, John and Sarah Pankratz and a daughter, Kari Lynn Pankratz.