We would like to recognize LeRoy Panasuk as a 2025 Star of Life.  With 46 plus years serving in EMS and 11 as part of Essentia Health EMS, Leroy continues to show his support and dedication to the communities he serves. 

LeRoy has always been a go getter, willing to help when he can with a great attitude and professional demeaner. He always puts his patients first and is an amazing part of any team he is on. His community support and service stretch beyond just EMS response with his involvement in multiple other activities. A few of these include being a hospice volunteer, part of the We Honor Veterans Presentation, Arrowhead CISM team member, Warba Feely Sago Fire Department volunteer, Grand Rapids Salvation Army, and the Warba American Legion Post 0432 member of 41 years performing roles in the Color Guard as well as department chaplain.

LeRoy was born in Williston, ND and grew up on a family ranch. LeRoy and his wife Karen currently live near Grand Rapids, MN and love to spend their free time with family.

Essentia Health EMS is excited to recognize Leroy Panasuk as our 2025 Star of Life. Thank you, LeRoy, for all that you have done for Essentia Health and Itasca County. You’re an inspiration to the community.