Dale Rexford Pankratz, 76, husband of the late Linda Pomeroy Pankratz, passed away Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Lexington.
Rex was born in Toledo, Ohio on Jan. 21, 1945 to the late Dale and Margaret Pankratz. Rex worked in manufacturing with Aeroquip from 1971-1989 and then went on to work for Milner Electric from 1989-2011. Rex was a proud Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
Rex is survived by his daughters, Meridith “Meri” (Steve) Mitchell, Frankfort; and Elizabeth “Liz” (Jason) Crump, Lexington; his sister, Judy Freck, Winter Haven, Florida; his brother-in-law, Andrew Pomeroy, Birmingham, Alabama; and his grandchildren, Emily Crump, Riley Mitchell and Reid Mitchell. In addition to his beloved wife and parents, Rex was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Phil Freck.
A gathering of friends and family will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, at Clark Legacy Center, Brannon Crossing. Rex will be privately laid to rest by his family at Camp Nelson National Cemetery.