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Joel Bernard “Joe” Penny

Birth	:	15 Mar 1952 Oakland, Burt County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	31 Aug 2017 Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Hillcrest Cemetery, Decatur, Burt County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0057983, -96.2577972
Description	:	Joel "Joe" Bernard Penny, 65 March 15, 1952 ~ August 31, 2017 Joel B. Penny of Decatur, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017. He had been riding his motorcycle and a deer ran across the road. Visitation 4-8 pm Monday, Sept. 4, at Pelan Funeral Home, 1103 J Street, Tekamah, Nebraska. The funeral will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, Sept. 5, at the Decatur, Nebraska Fire Hall, 10th & Broadway, with burial at Hillcrest Cemetery by Decatur. Joel "Joe" Bernard Penny was born to Forrest and Lucille (Gatewood) Penny on March 15,... Read More	Joel "Joe" Bernard Penny, 65 March 15, 1952 ~ August 31, 2017 Joel B. Penny of Decatur, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017. He had been riding his motorcycle and a deer ran across the road. Visitation 4-8 pm Monday, Sept. 4, at Pelan Funeral Home, 1103 J Street, Tekamah, Nebraska. The funeral will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, Sept. 5, at the Decatur, Nebraska Fire Hall, 10th & Broadway, with burial at Hillcrest Cemetery by Decatur. Joel "Joe" Bernard Penny was born to Forrest and Lucille (Gatewood) Penny on March 15, 1952 in Oakland, Nebraska. He passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017 in Pierre, South Dakota. Joe grew up on a farm south of Decatur, Nebraska. He worked for the railroad for a couple of years before he started farming. At the time of his death, he was raising cattle and farming land around Burt County, including the original Penny family farm. Joe loved to ride his motorcycle, hunt, and ride horses. He was an animated storyteller and would stop to visit friend spontaneously. No matter where Joe went or who he met, they wouldn't forget meeting him. He was one of a kind. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Colt Forrest Penny; brother-in-law, Bob Mussack. Joe is survived by his wife, Brenda (Weston) Penny of Decatur, NE; daughters: Jennifer Penny of Decatur, Molly (David) Dickinson of Milford, NE; Fawn Barger of Scottsdale, AZ; Tyler Rambeau of Flandreau, SD; sons: Sage and Hawk Penny of Decatur; grandchildren: Brady, Jacqulyn and Colt Barger, Hunter, Cash and Penny Dickinson, and Jacob Fisherman; brother, Phil Penny of Decatur; sisters: Cindy Mussack of Omaha, NE; Sandy (Greg) Brummond of Craig, NE; step-sisters: Mary (Scott) Christ, Jean Wiersma; step-brother, Dan (Heidi) Mussack; his first wife, Deborah Connealy; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and thousands of friends! Joel "Joe" Penny 65 years, 5 months, 16 days Born March 15, 1952 Oakland, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest August 31, 2017 Pierre, South Dakota Funeral Service Tuesday, September 5, 2017, 10:30 a.m. Decatur Fire Hall, Decatur, Nebraska. Jim Wakefield, Officiant. Jeff Hoier, Friend. Special Music: "Desperado"-Shannon Brown Silva, "I Can Only Imagine"-CD, "When I Get To Where I'm Going"-CD, "Amazing Grace"-Dave, Donette, and Darol Smith, "The Ludlow's"-CD. Casket Bearers: Jon Reeves, Brad Gatewood, Doug Wiggs, Craig Glup, Kevin Brummond, David Dickinson, Greg Brummond, Dave Dye, Phil Penny, Dennis Wiggs, Jon Conety, Rick Huffman, Rob Grandgenett, Marty Rocca, Many Other Close Friends Too Numerous To List By Name Interment: Hillcrest Cemetery, Decatur, Nebraska Our Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle... Strong, Loving, Intelligent, Observant, Resourceful, Simple, Down to Earth, Personable, NOT Patient, Smart, Insightful, Capable, Loyal, Honest, Animated Storyteller, Vibrant Personality, Generous, Tough as Nails, "Always Right" Joe had an infectious laugh, a brilliant mind and a story for every situation. He may not be able to tell his final story but others will do it for him as he looks down and listens with love. The best story of all was his final one. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ from obituary courtesy of Pelan Funeral Home and sad news from Tekamah friends of Joe; funeral leaflet ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Where is Joel Bernard “Joe” Penny's memorial?
Joel Bernard “Joe” Penny's memorial is located at: Hillcrest Cemetery, Decatur, Burt County, USA.
When did Joel Bernard “Joe” Penny death?
Joel Bernard “Joe” Penny death on 31 Aug 2017 in Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Joel Bernard “Joe” Penny's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0057983
Longitude: -96.2577972

Family Members:

Parent

Forrest Lynn Penny

(1928 - 1998)

Lucille A Gatewood Penny

(1929 - 1965)

Siblings

Philip Lynn “Phil” Penny

(1955 - 2018)

Children

Colt Forrest Penny

(1983 - 2005)

Flowers:

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Coordinate: 42.0057983, -96.2577972

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15. Grace Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8731003, -96.3657990

16. Whiting Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1483002, -96.1453018

17. Lyons Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9449997, -96.4644012

18. Presbyterian Mission Cemetery
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19. Silver Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8400002, -96.2885971

20. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
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22. Arizona Community Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8144800, -96.1432600

23. Kennebec Crossing Cemetery
Kennebec, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0973863, -95.9921487

24. Tekamah Cemetery
Tekamah, Burt County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7868996, -96.2300034