Robert Penrod

Wind Advisory issued January 9 at 9:40AM EST until January 9 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Special Weather Statement issued January 9 at 3:26AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Occasional wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph are expected today.
Winds will mainly be out of the south early this morning, before switching to the west during the late morning and early afternoon.
Secure loose objects, and use caution if driving a high-profile vehicle.

Friday, October 1st, 2021

Robert Penrod

Robert "Bob" Penrod, age 86 a resident of rural Dunkirk passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

He was a 1953 graduate of Geneva High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He farmed in Knox Township, retired from International Harvester in Ft. Wayne, and was a member of the Pennville Lions Club.

Bob Penrod was born September 23, 1935 in Geneva, Indiana the son of Leander and Mildred (Dunwiddie) Penrod. He was married to Thelma Ford on August 6, 1961. She passed away on June 18, 1999.

Survivors Include: 2 Daughters- Beth Bruns (Husband-Don), Coldwater, Ohio; Julie Penrod (Mike Bruggeman), Dunkirk, Indiana; 1 Son- Scott Penrod (wife-Michelle), Dunkirk, Indiana; 5 Grandchildren- Grace and Faith Bruns, Shelby McGalliard, Calli Crosby, and Gage Penrod; 2 Great grandchildren: Jayden and Bryson Teeter
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:00pm-8:00pm Wednesday in the Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Thursday at the funeral home with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Pastor Randy Davis will officiate the services and burial will follow in Lawndale Cemetery east of Ridgeville, Indiana.

The family requests memorials be directed to the Jay County Fair Association to plant trees.

Online condolences may be sent to www.williamsonspencer.com.

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