Stevan H. Penner

Born in the City of Detroit to the late Harold and Florence Penner, Stevan served honorably in the United States Army Reserves from 1966 to 1972. Stevan graduated from Denby High School in June 1963, president of the school’s Chess Club and Earth Science Club. He attended Lawrence Institute of Technology, now Lawrence Technological University, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering in 1971, and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management in 1975.

Following brief tenures at various aeronautical, industrial, and even hi-fi audio workplaces, Stevan was hired by Chrysler Corporation in 1977, where he would serve as an electrical engineer for the next 36 years until his retirement.

Stevan had a lifelong love of learning. He would read anything from political thrillers to history to the news, talking with great excitement to anyone who would listen about the book or literature he had picked up at the time.

Stevan cared for his family and friends and prioritized them in his life. Stevan and his wife Flordeliza married in Bacolod, Philippines on November 23, 1984. The happy couple supported and loved each other for the next 39 years, setting down roots in St. Clair Shores. In this home they raised their three wonderful children, Thomas, Stephanie, and Michelle.

Stevan was an active member of the Filipino community. Being thoughtful of those less fortunate, he and Flordeliza would volunteer their time and money help to feed the hungry, both locally and those in the Philippines. He supported the Philippine American Community Center of Michigan, the maintenance of their old building, and the recent purchase of their new community center. Stevan also treasured his time serving as a collection officer with the Kiwanis Club of Michigan, making friends and connections with members of the organization.

Stevan’s faith in God kept him grounded. He served Christ as a longtime congregation member, usher, and elder of St. Paul Lutheran Church in St. Clair Shores.

Stevan and Flordeliza spent much of their time together traveling the United States and beyond. Early in their married life together, Flordeliza would join Stevan in his work trips for Chrysler across North America, while later he would join on her trips for Hawaiian dance conventions and business trips. Their greatest trip together in 2018 united the entire family in Bacolod, Philippines where the devoted couple renewed their vows in the same church where they had originally married.

A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many, Stevan will be missed dearly.

Beloved husband of Flordeliza Penner. Loving dad to Thomas (Danielle) Penner, Stephanie (Marc Callert) Penner, and Michelle (Stephanie) Penner-Wendell. Cherished papa of Neil, Skylar, and Piper. Dear brother of Bruce (Jean) Penner.

Visitation Friday, September 15 from 2pm until 8pm, with a 6:30pm sharing of memories at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr Rd., in Warren. Stevan will lie in state Saturday, September 16 at 10am, to be followed with the Funeral Service at 11am at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 22915 Greater Mack Ave., in St Clair Shores. Burial to take place at Roseland Park Cemetery, 29001 Woodward Ave., in Berkley.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made out to the Penner family, who will forward any donations to assisting those in need in Bacolod, Philippines, as Stevan and Flordeliza have done for many years.