Obit: Penning, Gerald Alan (1940 - 2010) 
 

Contact: Robert Lipprandt

Email: bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 
 

Surnames: Christopherson, Faith, Penning, Stanton, Writz 
 

----Source: The Tribune - Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wisconsin) Wednesday, May 12, 2010, page 12 
 

Penning, Gerald Alan (February 6, 1940 - May 8, 2010) 
 

Gerald Alan Penning, 70, Abbotsford, died at the Colonial Health Care Center in Colby, with his family at his side on May 8, 2010 after a long illness.

 
Gerald Alan Penning was born February 6, 1940 in Eau Claire, to George and Sylvia (Christopherson) Penning.  
 

He attended public schools in Chippewa Falls. After graduation he proudly served in the United States Marine Corp from 1958 - 1962.  
 

He married Karen Faith on June 6, 1964 in Chippewa Falls. He went on to further his education and graduated with a Bachelor and Master Degrees in Education from U.W. Eau Claire.

 
Gerald is lovingly survived by his wife, Karen, of Abbotsford; and his sons, Scott (Dawn) Penning of Oshkosh, and Garth (Sherry) Penning of Mesa, Ariz. He was the proud grandfather of Emily, Madison, and Kyle Penning and step-grandfather of Colleen, Christine, and Trent Stanton. Gerald is also survived by two brothers, Richard (Marge) Penning of Janesville, and Christopher Penning of Jefferson City, Mo.

 
We will miss you….  "Soar on the wings of eagles!"

 
The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the Colby Colonial Heath Care Center, employees and Dr. Writz for their care and friendship during his stay. 
There will be a private internment at the Greenwood Cemetery in Platteville.

 
The Maurina Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.  
 

Friends may send online condolences to www.maurinaschillingfuneralhome.com.