Mr. Penner served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He enjoyed a long career that included work with North Central Airlines and General Motors before moving to Chattanooga to work at Tennessee Temple University. After retiring, he worked for AMG International and Chattanooga Funeral Home.
He loved the Lord and served committedly at the churches he attended throughout his life. He had a heart for other veterans and ministered often to the veterans at Patriot Place. He was a faithful member at Ridgedale Baptist Church and the Harvest Sunday School Class. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he was a wonderful role model for his family.
Allen was preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Helena (Epp) Penner, his wife, Lois (Eck) Penner (7/18/1997), his wife, Wanda (Cooke) Penner (6/01/2020), and seven of his nine brothers and sisters.
He is survived by four sons, Keith (Judy Harris) Penner, Roger (Deb) Penner, Russell (Cheryl) Penner, and Bruce (Rhonda) Penner; two step-sons, Tim Cooke, and Kelly (Diana) Cooke; two sisters, Erna Liermann and Marie (Mick) Spruell; fourteen grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 5pm until 7pm at the funeral home.
Services will be held Friday, June 4, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. in the East Brainerd Chapel with Rev. Doug Plumlee officiating. Burial will follow at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to Patriot Place or Ridgedale Baptist Church.
Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421.
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