ROBERT PANSCH

Robert Pansch died in Chicago, IL on Saturday, January 4, 2014 after a lengthy illness. He was born on July 25, 1937, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Dr. Frank N. "Norm" Pansch and Marie K. Pansch. He graduated from Neenah High School in 1955 and from Ripon College in 1960. He was employed by Kmart Corporation at their headquarters in Troy, Michigan. He served in the United States Army and the United States Army Reserve. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother-in-law, Peter J. Hansen. He is survived by his brothers, Donald (Judie) Pansch and James Pansch and his sister Jane Pansch Hansen. He is further survived by nieces Debra Hansen and Jennifer Hansen, and numerous cousins and friends. A private service is planned for a later date.