Judith "Judy" Pennenberg, De Pere, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The daughter of the late Orville and Dorothy (Splan) Baril was born on September 7, 1942. On June 21, 1961, she married Robert "Bob" Pennenberg at St. Paul's Wrightstown. Together they had nine children.
Judy enjoyed cooking, baking, and canning from their garden, which she kept so well. She also liked to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a wonderful farm wife, who was exceptional at everything she did. She also enjoyed swinging on the swing, watching the sunset with Bob, bowling, and playing cards. Above all else, she had a very big heart, and put others before herself.
Judy is survived by her husband, Bob Pennenberg; nine children, Ron (Cheryl) Pennenberg, Debbie (Rick) Martzahl, Chris Pennenberg, Sue (Steve) Ley, Mike (Becke) Pennenberg, Mary (Jeff) Kneringer, Brian (Mary) Pennenberg, Dan (Tina) Pennenberg, Becky (fianc Bobby Noack) Pennenberg; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; her siblings, Bill (Peggy) Baril, Elaine Wingo, John (Linda) Baril, Joe (Debbie) Baril, Terry Baril (special friend Mary Gulmire), Barb (Steve) Hanke; sister-in-law, Diane (Gary "Lou") Gezella; brothers-in-law, Marlin Pennenberg and Rick Van Rossum. She is further survived by two godchildren, Tara Krueger and Jasmine Gezella, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Bonnie Van Rossum; in-laws, Raymond and Vanita Pennenberg; brothers-in-law, Thomas and Donald Pennenberg, and Hill Wingo.
Friends and family are asked to gather at St. Clare Parish Church, St. Paul Site, 437 Main St., Wrightstown, on Monday, March 3, 2014 from 4pm until 8pm. Visitation will continue at the church after 9am on Tuesday, until 11am when a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Father Dennis Bergsbaken officiating. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Pennenberg family. RYAN FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family.
Judy's family would like to extend a very special thank you to the nurses and staff at Bellin Cancer Center and Bellin Hospital, as well as her sister Barb, for all of their care and compassion.
