Birth date: Jul 17, 1932 Death date: Apr 10, 2019
Lawrence G. “Larry” Pennewell age 86 of Wild Rose, passed away on Wednesday April 10, 2019. Larry was born on July 17, 1932 the son of Howard and Marian (Olp) Pennewell. Larry married Mary Barton on July 10, 1959 in Oshkosh, WI. L Read Obituary
Coach taught us many things. Strength. Commitment. Perseverance. Words that were on the blackboard on the far side of the pool during practice. But the lesson that he taught us that sticks with me all these years is Honesty. He could have looked the other way, but to him, winning without integrity is not winning, it is cheating. We might have lost a swim meet, but humanity gained many times over with Coach leading the way. RIP Coach, I hope I have the fortune of seeing you again at the great swim meet in the sky.
Mary and family. We have just heard of your loss. So sorry to hear. You your in are prayer David and Family
Mary and Family - We just learned of Larry’s passing and extend our deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow. Our prayer is that your your grief give way to the loving memories of your time together. Linda Barnes Smith and family
Bobby,Mary, and family,
Larry was an amazing person. I remember him as my swim team coach and gym teacher. I remember getting in trouble in his gym class and paid dearly for it in swim practice that night. He always had a good heart. He will be missed by many!
I often tell the story of private typing lessons with Mrs. Pennewell while “Robbie” was at football practice with Coach Pennewell. Price: one dozen farm-fresh eggs. The Pennewells were part of what made JHS so great. Condolences to the whole family. -Christine (Schultz Hoffman) Wahlquist
Mary, Bob and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. Your family has my deepest sympathies. He touched many, many lives in his years as a teacher and coach. May all your fond memories of Larry help get you through this difficult time.
John Stellmacher
I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Pennewell even before I knew him. The stories my Dad and Jim Haubenschild told of the 1965 football team coached by Mr. Pennewell were some of the best ever told!
Had the awkward pleasure of having Mr. & Mrs. Pennewell as teachers in high school while also being best of friends with Bob. We never did quite figure out where the boundaries should be.
Have great memories of Mr. Pennewell boating on Gilbert Lake and grilling out. Getting to see that side of him might have been my first realization that teachers are actually real human beings. Years later, seeing him at Lambeau Field when he attended his first Packer game, I thought about all the football this guy has watched through the years. He still knew the game.
Had a final great conversation with Mr. Pennewell when Bob and Sarah were married. Shared some old stories and was able to thank him for the good memories he had provided me.
Mr. Pennewell, RIP. Say Hi to my dad for me!
Rest in Peace Coach Pennewell. I am so thankful for your roll in coaching us to a Conference Championship in swimming in 1985. So many good memories. You did more than most will ever understand to make us a great TEAM. And you helped me be an effective leader. Those insights and methods continue to serve me will today.
Thank you to the Pennewell family for sharing Larry with us all those years ago.
Pete Twedell remembered his Senior year and playing for coach. He became a football coach in part because of Coach P
