Pancratius Windholz

Windholz, Pancratius “Perry and Penny”, 98, of Milledgeville, IL, former long-time Wichita resident died Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at Polo Rehabilitation Health Care Center in Polo, IL. Rosary, 6 pm, Monday, September 18 at Downing Lahey Mortuary East, service, 10 am Tuesday, September 19 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. He was born May 15, 1908 to John and Mary (Linenberger) Windholz in Emmeram, KS. He married Sophia Wasinger May 8, 1935 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Ellis, KS. He worked as the Manager of the Kent Coffee Shop in Ellis, KS, followed by many years as a Foreman for Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, KS, retiring from there in 1973. Born in a musical family, Penny developed a keen ear for music early in his childhood. Throughout his life he played numerous musical instruments, although he never received formal music lessons. He was especially well known for his talents with the tenor banjo and piano, which will remain a legacy to many people. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Sophia, brothers Adolph, Richard, Rudolph, Edgar, Herbert, John, Paul, and sisters Genevieve Crow-Gresch, Margaret Malson, Leona Baugher-Armbruster, Irene Belfield. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, James and Judy Windholz of Milledgeville, IL; sister, Mary Norton of Beaverton, OR; brother Elmer of Aurora, CO; brother and sister-in-law, Alvin and Kay Wasinger of Oklahoma City, OK; grandchildren and spouses, Craig and Kelly Windholz of Lutz, FL; Lori and Brian Bailey of Roanoke, VA; Aaron and Caroline Windholz of Jacksonville, FL; Sarah Windholz of Placerville, CA; great grandchildren, Nicholas, Joshua, Benn, Hunter, and Kennedy; plus many nieces and nephews. A memorial has been established with Perry Windholz Memorial, 2731 Grandview Road, Milledgeville, IL 61051. Rosary, 6 pm, Monday, September 18 at Downing Lahey Mortuary East.