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Elmer William Penas
11 Jun 1923 – 7 Apr 2011
| Birth | 11 Jun 1923 |
| Death | 7 Apr 2011 |
| Cemetery | Westlawn Memorial Cemetery Grand Island , Hall County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | BJ Rosenberg on 21 Jul 2021 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68103632 |
Bio
Elmer W. Penas, 87, of Grand Island died on Thursday, April 7, 2011, at Golden LivingCenter at Lakeview. Elmer was born on June 11, 1923, at Ord to Lou and Bessie (Morschek) Penas. Elmer married Marian Skala on Sept. 15, 1945, at Ord. Elmer is survived by his wife; sons and daughters-in-law, Verne and Patty Penas and Darrell and Pam Penas, all of Grand Island; tdaughters, Marlene Leece of Grand Island and Norma Lacy of Elwood; sister, Agnes Muhlbach of Grand Island; grandchildren, Shauna Wagner, Tanya Custer, Mandy Burtle, Kiffin Harness, Kirsten Haubold, Brenda Leece, Charlie Leece, Tricia Duis, Shasta Hokom, Andrea Zuelow, Brandon Penas, Ashley Gates, Abby Dannelly, Dustin "Bubba" Penas and Brady Penas; and 23 great-grandchildren. Elmer farmed in the Ord area until 1956, when the couple moved to Grand Island. He then worked for many years as a self-employed roofer and painter. Elmer was a member of the Eagles Club and the Platt-Duetsche. He loved fishing, polka music, dancing, gardening and his beloved dog, Muffy. Elmer was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Eldon Penas and an infant brother; sisters, Lydia Proskocil and Mildred Pokorney; and son-in-law, Gary Leece. Published Grand Island Independent 4/9/2011
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- Lydia Rosie Penas Proskocil 1921–2001
- Eldon Robert Penas 1924–1981
- Luner Joe Penas 1926–1926
- Mildred Penas Pokorney 1927–2009
- Agnes Marie Penas Muhlbach 1932–2020
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