Loren E. Pennington

Loren E. Pennington, 79, of rural Fayette passed away Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, at his home. Loren was born in Wauseon on Jan. 21, 1938, the son of the late Everett and Catherine (Ely) Pennington. On Nov. 24, 1956, he married Arlene Mahnke, and she survives.

Loren had been a lifelong area farmer. He was a member of Emmaus Lutheran Church in Wauseon, where he had held numerous positions. For over 30 years, he had managed the Pork Stand at the Fulton County Fair. He had also served on the school board for Evergreen schools for 20 years, and in 1998 he was inducted into the Fulton County Agriculture Hall of Fame. Loren enjoyed supporting the grandchildren at school and sporting events.

Also surviving are his children, Gary (Luann) Pennington of Fayette, Cindy (David) Pinkelman of Delta, Pam (Gary) Wilson of Swanton, Linda (Tim) Good of Swanton, and Joe (Ellen) Pennington of New Bavaria, Ohio; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren (with four more on the way); sister, Darlene (Robert) McCormick of Sylvania; and sister-in-law, Sandy Pennington of Wauseon.

He was also preceded in death by his brother, Kendall Pennington.

The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Wauseon, with Pastor Dennis Mann officiating. Interment will be in Wauseon Union Cemetery.

Visitation for Loren will be held 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, at the church.

Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon has been entrusted with arrangements.

The family requests that memorial contributions be given to Emmaus Lutheran Church or Evergreen Local Schools for the benefit of the Loren Pennington Learning Center.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com.