February 23, 1936 - January 14, 2024
Stephen Gregg Penney, of Richfield, suddenly passed away Jan. 14, 2024, age 87, he was in transitional care after a brief hospital stay. God willing he has been reunited with his beloved wife, Janet, who he had dearly missed for 15 yrs.
Steve/Gregg grew up in Osage, IA, served in the Army, married and attended Dunwoody to become a diesel truck mechanic. He was employed 27 years at Mack Trucks, then Taystee & Metz Baking before retiring from Metro Transit (MTC). He was a very hard working man who only wanted the best for his family, and no project was too big for him to tackle. Enjoyment was found at the cabin with family/friends, and of course the annual Canadian fishing trip, where he’d be planning the next one before he even got home!
Preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Janet; parents, Earl & Evabel Penney; brother, Dean Penney; and in-laws, Melburn and Frances Smalley.
Survived by children, Debora (Steven) Miller, and Stephen J. Penney; sisters-in-law, Karen Fox & Joyce (Neal) DuShane; nieces/nephews, John, Mike, Chuck, Dianna, Lynn & Mike; great nieces and nephews and some very special neighbors & friends.
Love Ya Always!!!
Funeral Service
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
1:00 PM
Visitation 1 hour prior.
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church
5025 Knox Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419
Interment
Thursday, January 25, 2024
2:00 PM
Osage Cemetery
Pine Street & North Second Street
Osage, Iowa 50461
Always remember your Dad with a smile and laughing. Of course always fixing stuff. Good times at the cabin. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Love you guys.
Such a sweet soul. I still remember times with you all and treasure the time spent together. Sending prayers for the family. Sending my love. In deepest sympathy rest in peace.