John Penne

John Penne of Columbus died Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Monday, March 29, at St. Isidore Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Miksch officiating.  Visitation will be Sunday, March 28, 2021 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM at St. Isidore Catholic Church.  There will be a 5:00 P.M. Vigil service.  Interment will be in the All Saints Cemetery with Military Honors by American Legion Hartman Post # 84 Honor Guard.

John Penne was born September 8, 1926 in Stratton, CO to Mike and Mary (Rotert) Penne. He grew up in Stratton, CO and in Elgin, NE where he graduated from St. Boniface High School in 1944. He enlisted in the US Navy during World War II where he served as a Fireman First Class from 1944-1946. He returned to Elgin after his time in the service. On January 17, 1952 John married Monica Heil at St. Boniface Catholic Church. In 1968 they moved to Columbus.

John was a sales rep for Arnold Motor Supply out of Spencer, IA. He retired in 1981. John was a member of St. Isidore Church where he served as an usher, the American Legion, and the VFW. John was a people person and enjoyed his work.

John is survived by:
Son Douglas Penne of Lincoln
Daughter Susan Penne of Columbus
Granddaughter Andrea (Dan) Kiichler of Seward
Granddaughter Jill (Wayne) Mortensen of Lincoln
Granddaughter Elizabeth Penne of Lincoln
Grandson Michael Penne of Lincoln
Great Granddaughter Maggie Glenn
Great Grandson Cooper Kiichler
Great Grandson Graysen Mortensen

He is preceded in death by:
Wife Monica Penne in 2011
Parents Mike and Mary Penne
Siblings: Lorraine Lynch, Bernadette Jewell, Ione Hausmann, and Gilbert Penne