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Robert Penninger Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 16, 2001.

Robert Penninger, 63, of Poway, California, an electrical engineer with BAE Systems.

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David Hagadorn

October 25, 2024

I am a pentagon tour guide and would like to share Rob's story with your groups that come through, his biography is too short for such a great American. I'm looking forward to sharing his passions with 1000's of people.

James

September 11, 2024

These 22 years since we shared our car club meetings and Mustang Cobra passion, brings Bob back to my mind, as Bob was a Great American and we miss and love him to this day. God Bless
- J. Bittle JBA Speed Shop
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walter white

September 13, 2023

I think of Bob frequently. I laugh when I recall the humorous remarks he so often made. No, I shall never forget my friend. I miss him.

Tom Ratliff

September 11, 2023

I think of you often, Bob!

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Rosetta Phelps

September 11, 2023

I remember Robert (Bob) Penninger on this day, the 22nd Anniversary of the 9/11 crash into the Pentagon on that fateful, horrific, terrible day. I worked with Bob at BAE Systems. Prayers for his family. Rosetta Phelps

Joann Premo

September 11, 2021

With respect & love, never forgotten!

S.J. Friscia III

May 17, 2017

In Memory with
Honor & Respect.

September 12, 2016

Remembered. With Honor and Respect, may you rest in eternal peace

Del Newberry

September 30, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to Robert's friends and family today. The loss suffered by our country on that day was huge and I will never forget the many people affected by that tragedy.

April 23, 2015

I konw i am years late but i want janet to konw i containue to miss Bob's humor and friendship. He was a wonderful friend and so missed.

Debbie Beane

September 11, 2013

I knew Bob as a member of our car club and remember that beautiful green Cobra and how proud he was of it. I also remember that car at a Saleen car show a few weeks after this tragedy, and all of the flowers and notes that were put on that car in his rememberance. May God Bless, and I'm sure he's cruising around Heaven in that beloved Mustang... My thoughts and prayers are with your family on this day of rememberance.

December 7, 2012

To The Family,
Losing our loved ones in death is perhaps among the worst things that can happen to us. I did not know Mr. Robert Penninger but when so many innocent people are killed for no reason at all it doesn't matter if one knows the victims or not, it still hurts. Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one.

Sincerely,
Mr. Terry of NC

Chrisanne Cubby

December 19, 2011

Still in shock.

Joann Premo

September 9, 2011

You are still in my thoughts 10 years later. ~ peace

Tina Walker

September 11, 2010

Mark and I still think of Bob often, driving his Green Cobra smiling, leaving a car show. We truly enjoyed his friendship, his kindness and his sense of humor. We still honor him, thinking of him especially on this day, 9/11.

Walt White

September 12, 2009

I worked with Bob. I travelled with Bob. I never ceased to love his great sense of humor. I think of him so very very often and I miss him as do we all who knew him.

Peggy Childers

September 2, 2009

To the family of Robert Penninger:
Robert gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. My deepest sympathy to you. We must never forget!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Dave Hunsaker

September 11, 2007

Bob was a friend and co-worker for many years, working on military projects that had terrific humanitarian applications. He was very excited about that because it would save so many from injury or death. Bob was a fine man who loved his family dearly. I miss his humor and kindness.

Joann Premo

September 10, 2007

Thinking of you & your family as another year of the tragedy approaches.

P Tabbernor

July 19, 2007

In memory....

Kristine

November 29, 2006

As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.

Paul Premo

October 28, 2004

I know he's watching down on all of us. God Bless him and his family. I won't forget Bob or his son John they were both good kind souls.

marnie and chris erlinger

April 21, 2004

john was our best friend. we miss him dearly. we were looking for an online tribute and we found this one for john's dad. we hope they are both resting in peace. and we hope you are doing well janet.

Jack Kearney

February 2, 2004

I worked with Bob for several years in MA. He was a wonderful man and a true professional. I miss him and his good humor. My prayers are with his wife Janet and his daughter. May he rest in peace.

Jeff Isbell

April 22, 2003

I knew Bob for a very brief 2 years. We were in the same car club together. In fact we tied for 1st place in the last show we did together one month before Bob passed. He was one of the nicest souls I have ever come across. I have his picture as a desk top on my computer every Sept 11th in rememberance.

Richard Drozewski

November 12, 2002

I was very saddened to learn after Sept 11th that a fellow engineering manager I worked with and had great respect for his efforts while working together with me was on board and returning to his family. My prayers are with Bob's family. Bob will always be remembered.

Bradley Kline

September 15, 2002

Your Yorkshire United Methodist Family shares the grief and sadness over the loss of Bob one year ago. Our prayers asking for God's strength and support continue to go out to your family.

anon

September 12, 2002

I pray Bob is looking over his wife and daughter, and that he found his son in peace.

Nicole Grani former SCCOA member

September 10, 2002

My thoughts are with the Robert's family - although every day must be hard, the anniversary must be especially trying. May you all have the strength to remember Robert in peace. With love, Nicole

Amy Lindley

September 9, 2002

Hi, my name is Amy Lindley and I am a ninth grader at St. Pius X High School. These next two weeks we are remebering all those who have died on September 11. We all received wrist bands with someone's name and age on it who died. I received Robert Penniger and would like you to know that him and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tara Clark

September 8, 2002

We will love and admire you always. A wonderful person and role model to all who knew him.

Stacey Hagen

September 8, 2002

My thoughts and prayers are with you. You are in Gods hands now.

tracey and janet lehfeld

August 15, 2002

may god be with bob and his family. he is and will always be surely missed.

tracey and janet lehfeld

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Kathy Swaringen

May 24, 2002

On May 18th, 2002, 1 mile was walked to honor the life of Robert Penninger and all the family, friends and loved ones left behind. May you find some comfort in knowing that you do not grieve alone.

Robert, almost 8 months after this terrible tragedy, we all still remember. May you rest in peace.

Angie Campbell

April 18, 2002

May God Bless you and watch over the family and friends that you leave behind. Rest in Peace.

Ray Premo

April 9, 2002

I know you are in a better place.

God bless you and your family.

"OLD NEIGHBOR"

courtney grant

April 5, 2002

I work with Karen, Mr. Penninger's daughter. I remmeber the sadness in her eyes that day and for a long time after. She keeps a picture of her father on her desk always. My prayers are forever with the Penninger family.

Ann Green

March 13, 2002

Bob was our neighbor and friend for many years in Chelmsford Ma. Our children grew up together, I often reflect on the many good times we had. Way back then he enjoyed his cars. God Bless Janet, I will keep Bob in my prayers as I do Bill.

Ann Green and Family

Rick Meredith

January 30, 2002

I knew Bob casually from our interests in Mustangs. I (along with 2 others) headed up a group of 16 Mustang clubs in Southern California to put on a benefit car cruise for Bob's family.

Bob, we miss you! Our thought are with Janet (his wife).

Here's a picture of Bob and his car from the last car show he attended.

Teresa Jahn

January 12, 2002

America Cries

We see your sorrow-

and our hearts cry....

We can not erase your pain

but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-

-the American people-

are beside you.

We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,

the strength that gives you courage,

and the words to lighten your spirits.

And when we are left speechless

may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts

to ease your sorrow.

May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-

-the American people-

face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn

Dixon, IL