Wencil Pronek

Wencil Paul Pronek was born on February 4, 1959, in Alexandria, Minnesota the son of Charles and Helen (Mrnak) Pronek.  He grew up and lived his entire life on the family farm which is a Century farm site just south of Alexandria by Maple Lake.  He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Nepomuk Catholic Church.   As a boy he enjoyed swimming in Maple Lake and chasing the cows.  Wencil attended country school and graduated from Alexandria High School in 1977.

Wencil was united in marriage to Monica Langanki on September 14, 1991 and on this day Cassie became his daughter.

Wencil had the heart of a farmer – he loved his Brown Swiss Cows, his red International and Russian Tractors.  He was also a man with a green thumb and loved his garden growing different flowers and tons of tomatoes and other vegetables.  He will be remembered as a kind hearted man who would give you his shirt off his back.  He loved to have a good time.

As a young man he was a member of bowling league, ZCBJ Lodge and a member of the Sons of the American Legion.

Wencil died on Tuesday, January 24, 2018.  He is survived by his wife, Monica; daughter, Cassandra (Donavan) Pawlicki; grandchildren: Aiden, Jr, Dantae, Ethan; brothers: Gary (Kathy) Hanson, Mark Pronek; sister, Marie (John) Stellner; many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 29, 2018, 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home with a Prayer Service at 6:45 PM.  Visitation will continue on Tuesday, January 30th, 2018 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Nepomuk.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Nepomuk Catholic Church.