Christopher Allan 'Chris' Panitzke, aged 28, passed away on September 8, 2013, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Born on January 30, 1985, in Willmar, Minnesota, Chris was a resident of Redwood Falls at the time of his death. He was the son of Randall Scott Panitzke and Joyce Ann Panitzke. Chris grew up in Redwood Falls, attended St. John Lutheran School, and graduated from Redwood Valley High School.
He later attended Ridgewater Community College in Willmar.
Chris was a dedicated father to his daughter, Ava Mae Ochs-Panitzke, born in 2004. He worked at Schult Homes in Redwood Falls for eight years and also served as a personal care attendant for Divine Home Care. Additionally, he farmed his grandparents' land and raised beef cattle. Chris was known for his love of the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, golfing, and farming. He was an active member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church and cherished spending time with his family and friends.
Despite the detailed information available about Chris's life and his untimely death, there are no publicly available details regarding any suspects or arrests related to his death. The sources do not provide any descriptions or names of potential suspects, nor do they mention any arrests made in connection with the case. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear based on the available information.
Chris is survived by his daughter Ava, his parents Randy and Joyce, his siblings Megan, Shelby, and Mike, and his grandparents Darlene Zimmerli and Leroy and Rosemary Panitzke. He was preceded in death by his uncle Glen Zimmerli, his brother Tyler Panitzke, and his grandfather Al Zimmerli. His passing left a significant impact on his family, friends, and the community of Redwood Falls.
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