Travis Wayne Peninger

Travis met his loving wife Doris in May of 1955 at the Double Dip Drive-In in Amarillo. Not to waste any time, he would become engaged to his sweetheart two months later in July and took her hand in marriage in October of that same year, beginning a love that would span over six and a half decades. Doris says that Travis kept her in a loving marriage by being sweet, kind and spoiling her!

Travis was a loving man who enjoyed all that nature had to offer. From fishing at the Gulf Coast to driving his R.V. all around the country to soaking in some sun while attending every one of his grandkids’ games, Travis had a high appreciation for the outdoors. When Travis wasn’t fishing with his buddy Jim, he was taking the grandkids on camping trips from 7-10 days at a time, always making sure they had their valuable time with grandpa.

Travis is described as a handy-man; he could fix anything you could put in from him from cars to woodworking to modifying his garage door opener using his telegraph key as the switch, showcasing his ingenuity and skills learned while serving as a Radio Operator in the United States Air Force. Travis would use this sense of craft and hard work to build his career; starting from a ditch digger, he earned his way up the ladder to become a Panhandle Division Director at the now-known XCEL Energy.

Travis had a dry sense of humor but will nevertheless be remembered for his warm, gentle soul that captured the hearts of everyone who met him. Travis will truly be missed by all who were blessed enough to have known him.

Travis is preceded in death by his parents Joshua Hugh and Fay Peninger and brother Dean Peninger.

Left on this earth to carry on his legacy are his loving wife of 66 years, Doris Peninger of Amarillo, TX, son Kevin and wife Diana Peninger of Flower Mound, TX, daughter Danita and husband Jeff Meador of Amarillo, TX, sister Jean Walton of Phoenix, AZ, grandchildren Riley Peninger, Weston Peninger, Ben Meador, Andrew and wife Kerri Meador, Amy and husband Marcus Krieger, great-grandchildren Micah Krieger, Gabriel Krieger, Audrey Krieger, John Krieger and Haven Meador.

A visitation for Travis will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 East Interstate 40, Amarillo, Texas 79118. A graveside service will occur Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Park Cemetery, 6969 East Interstate 40, Amarillo, Texas 79118.

Serving as honorary pallbearers are Andrew Meador, Ben Meador, Riley Peninger, Weston Peninger, Micah Krieger, Gabriel Krieger and John Krieger.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialparkamarillo.com for the Peninger family.