Condolences for Ruth Elaine (Uischner) Pongratz

My sincere sympathies to John and family on the passing of Ruth. She was an inspiring teacher and mentor to all her students. Ruth had a special spirit to serve and unselfishly give service to the community of Caledonia. She will always be remembered as friend to many and the many who admired her deeply.

What a full life Mrs. Pongratz lived! She was such a wonderful teacher, so patient and always learning and giving of herself. She loved the natural world especially butterflies! She made a lasting impact on so many of us.

My sincere sympathies to John; Peggy and Dana at the passing of Ruth. She is one of the reasons I went into a career in science. She was a great teacher and friend to many of her students.

Your mom was a great lady, and was my very first, and only Biology teacher. Almost 50 years later I still remember her introducing us to dissecting a frog! I was also your Winona Daily News paper girl. Both she and your dad were always so well respected, and no doubt, touched the lives of many in the Caledonia community in a very positive way. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

Your mom was a great lady, and was my very first, and only Biology teacher. Almost 50 years later I still remember her introducing us to dissecting a frog! I was also your Winona Daily News paper girl. Both she and your dad were always so well respected, and no doubt, touched the lives of many in the Caledonia community in a very positive way. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.