PENNELL John E. Jr.

John E. Pennell Jr., 87, of Swanton, OH, died July 27, 2008, at Whitehouse Country Manor. He was born October 18, 1920 in Liberty Center to John and Dortha (Taylor) Pennell.

John was a lifelong farmer. He farmed in Lucas, Fulton and Henry Counties. He was a member of the Ohio Farm Bureau, Tri State Pony Pullers, and Camping Club.

He married Rosena (Copeman) December 25, 1942, in Colton, OH. She survives along with sons, Larry G. (Tammy) of Osceola, WI, Robin L. (Robin) of Delta, OH, and Gary L. of Whitehouse, OH; 16 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Roger W.

Friends and family may call Wednesday, July 30, 2008, from 3-9 p.m. at Peinert Funeral Home, Whitehouse, OH. Funeral Services will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home with Chaplain Robert Bibbee officiating. Interment will follow at Youngs Cemetery, Liberty Center, OH.

Memorials may be given to Hands of Grace, 104 Monroe St. Suite 2 Delta, OH, 43515.

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