Robert Thomas Penno
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Robert Thomas Penno

  • August 30, 1924 - February 11, 2012
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
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“Dear Nancy, My deepest condolences n the passing of your father. You were a wonderful daughter to him. My prayers will be with you and your...Read More » ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: Tina Stachmus

“I am thinking about your family and wishing courage to help see you through. Hoping your memories will warm your hearts always and being so much...Read More » ”
2 of 10 | Posted by: Lillie and Irving Washington - IN

“The Penno Family, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I have very fond memories of both he and Mary. They always made...Read More » ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: Betsy L Story - Waltham, MA

“I am deeply sorry for the loss of your father Tom. I never had the opportunity to meet him, but I heard you talk of him often and he must have been...Read More » ”
4 of 10 | Posted by: Deb Hemler - South Bend, IN

“Please accept my condolences for the loss of your father. He and Mary were such great friends of my parents. I remember well spending time with them...Read More » ”
5 of 10 | Posted by: Brad Eshelman - Indianapolis, IN

“Dear Penno Family- I am so deeply sorry about the loss of your dad. He was an amazing man. I loved listening to all of his stories over the years -...Read More » ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: Sally Hruban

“In the 70's, I was one of Tom's college buddies and still am. Occasionally, about 10 of us would 'invade' the Penno household before the Indy 500 or...Read More » ”
7 of 10 | Posted by: Phil "Turtle" Mussallem - IN

“Tom & Cathy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Thanks to you Tom, I got to enjoy being with your Dad and you at the Indy track. Godspeed...Read More » ”
8 of 10 | Posted by: Stan Gamble - Fort Wayne, IN

“My memories go back to 1948, when I first met Bob and liked him immediately as a family member. He encouraged me to go to Rose Poly and assisted me...Read More » ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: Dave and Patty Moeller

“Dear Penno Family, There are few things more difficult than dealing with the loss of a loved one. We, along with our staff, are honored and...Read More » ”
10 of 10 | Posted by: Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Centers - IN


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Robert Thomas Penno 87, of Indianapolis passed away at 4:48 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2012 at home following a short illness. He was born August 30, 1924 in Terre Haute Indiana to Mildred Prewitt and Carl Penno. Following his graduation from Arsenal Technical High School in 1942, he attended Rose Polytechnic Institute in Terre Haute Indiana where he was a member of Theta Xi fraternity and graduated as a mechanical engineer in 1946. He spent 25 years at the Allison Turbine Corporation in Indianapolis, was a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Indiana and retired from the State of Indiana in 1989. He married Mary Moeller July 31, 1948, and remained her faithful husband for 57 years prior to her passing in 2005.

Mr. Penno is survived by son Robert Prewitt (wife Julie) Penno of Dayton Ohio; daughter Barbara Ann (husband Thomas) Isch of Simi Valley California; son Thomas Paul (wife Cathy) Penno of Carmel Indiana; daughter Nancy Steketee of Indianapolis, Indiana;

He is also survived by ten grandchildren and 5+ great grandchildren who were the love of his life. Calling will be held at Flanner Buchanan - Board Ripple on Friday, February 17, 2012 from 4:00 pm to 8 pm. A service will be held at10 a.m. on Saturday February 18, 2012 at Flanner Buchanan Funeral Center followed by burial at Our Lady of Peace cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 5500 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47803.

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Sincerely,

-Your friends at Flanner and Buchanan

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