I know that God is giving you all comfort over the loss of Russ. I am so thankful to have had Russ as a friend my thoughts of him always bring a smile. You are all in my prays. God bless, Dave
Dear family of Russell,
I was saddened to hear of Russell's passing. Many of my young adult memories of church softball in Jeffers, farming, and Sanborn community activities had Russ and his father, Ken, helping to get the job done and have fun at the same time. Russ' life has touched mine, long live his memory.
My condolences to the extended Pankonin family,
Gene Schenk
Leesburg, Virginia
Carol and Family,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I have so many fond memories of time spent visiting when I was a child, I will always cherish those. I will be thinking of you and sending positive thoughts and prayers.
Love you all.
Eric
Dear Pankonins:
Praying that each of you will lift each other up now and in the months to come. What a wonderful example Russ was as a husband, father, grandfather and Christian. It has been such a pleasure to visit with him at the grandkids events and we will greatly miss his gentle spirit and loving demeanor. You have each been given a wonderful blessing in the many memories you carry of him and we pray that the knowledge of God's wonderful gift of salvation will lighten the pain and sorrow. Russ will now and for eternity be in the glorious presence of our Savior!
Much Love and Blessings,
Chad, Jenny, Emma, Noah, Lillian, Abraham, Henry & Hazel Stavnes
"The eternal God is thy refuge; and underneath are the everlasting arms". Deut. 33:27
Carol & Family,
In the song "If You Could See Me Now", it says "we're all enjoying Jesus, just sitting at His feet". That is what Russ is doing - and what we want to do too! I have many wonderful memories of my brother in our growing up years, as I am sure you do also in the 40+ years being married. These memories will live in our heart, and we will experience gentle reminders of Russ in future days that will comfort us with peace, because that peace comes from the love of our Lord.
Much love,
Judy & Mark
Jason, Darlene, and family,
We're very sorry to hear of your dad, Russell's passing. I'm thankful to read in his obituary of his strong devotion to Jesus Christ. I'm sure it's a comfort to know he's with his Savior in the midst of this sorrowful time. I didn't know him well personally but I do remember meeting and talking with him at a Republican event a few years ago and he was a very nice fellow. We wish your family the Peace of Christ as you remember him and lay him to rest.
Josh, Michelle, and Miriam Wilkening
We were so shocked and so very sorry to hear of Russ' passing. Russ was one of the first people we
met through our local cattleproducers assn. and we always looked forward to his warm smile and friendly visits! He will be greatly missed! Prayers of comfort for Carol and Russ' entire family.
Brian and Jan Dunkelberger
Carol
Please accept our sincere sympathy for the loss of your dear husband. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. God Bless!
Jim and Randy Lindley
JANICE,
i EXTEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN THE LOST OF YOUR BROTHER RUSSELL .MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. CHERISH THE MEMORIES.
Jason, Carol and family,
I wanted to let you know that I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Danyell, Kyle, Sophie & Jett Skillman
I would like to extend my sympathy and prayer to the Pankonin family at this time......we are never ready to have our loved ones leave us to go to the Lord. Bless you all!
