Gene Francis Penn

A Memorial Service will be held Monday, February 10th at 10:30 am at Central Church of Christ in Gering, Nebraska.

Gene Francis Penn was born September 17th, 1945 to Donald and Dorothy (O’Shea) Penn in Rutland Vermont. He had 5 siblings, Donald Penn Jr, Jay Penn, Timothy Penn, Mariann Senif, and Carolyn Briggs.

Gene served in the US Air Force in Intelligence. While with the Air Force, he served overseas in Pakistan.

Gene married Nancy Sommer. To this union, Eric Penn, Rachel Penn (Blake) and Levi Penn were born.

Gene later married Joyce Douglass in March of 2013. They made their home in Scottsbluff Nebraska.

Gene worked for the US Post Office for 27 years. He enjoyed his years as a letter carrier, serving primarily the neighborhood of Westmoor in Scottsbluff. Gene walked over 65,000 miles in his career as a letter carrier. Gene retired from the post office in 2007.

Gene is survived by his wife Joyce Penn of Scottsbluff. Daughter Rachel (Penn) Blake and son Levi Penn. Step-daughters: Barb Daniels, Michelle Keener, Becky Suttles and Jody Bump.

Gene was preceded in death by son Eric Penn, parents Donald and Dorothy Penn, brothers Donald Penn and Jay Penn.