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Allen Pensick Obituary
November 26, 1938 - May 25, 2025
Allen Henry Pensick, age 86, was born to John M. and Viola E. (Roesch) Pensick on November 26, 1938, in Columbus, Nebraska. He passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 4:01p.m.
Emeritus Dr. Pensick is a noteworthy advocate for the development of medical education services, helping people learn. His pastimes included traveling, dinner conversations, and horse racing. Al graduated a year early from high school and was Valedictorian of his class. In 1984, he joined the St. George University (SGU) faculty as a teacher in the microbiology department, then located on SGU's temporary campus in Barbados. He has taught and lectured at the University ever since, serving as provost from 2004 to 2016 in Grenada, West Indies.
Survivors include his nieces, Mary E. Heimbrecht (spouse, Kurt), Eva M. Shepherd (spouse, Chad), Kris A. Pensick; nephews, John W. Helter (spouse Charity), and Larry W. Helter Jr. (spouse, Lea).
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Beth Louie
June 1, 2025
Al was a dear friend, mentor and professor. His quick wit and joyous laughter will be dearly missed. Rest in peace my friend. My sincere condolences to his family.
Vicki Hellbusch
May 29, 2025
He was a cousin to my mother, Josephine Ann Pensick Bailey of Grand Island. Sorry for your loss. I only met him a couple times when I was way younger.. Our family is coming to the end of an era for those about his age. Vicki Bailey Hellbusch.
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