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Kroger Pettengill Naples, FL
Kroger Pettengill, a former President of the First National Bank of Cincin nati (now U.S. Bank), died on March 12, 2013 at the age of 90.
Mr. Petteng ill graduated from Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, and from Princeton University, cum laude, with a degree in economics. During World War II he served with the 20th Armored Division and the Office of Strategic Services. He returned to Cincinnati in 1946 to begin his banking career and became President of First National in 1964.
Mr. Pettengill was a long-time trustee and Chairman of the Board of Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Cincinnati and Berea College in Berea, KY. In his later years he spent winters in Naples, FL where he was a member of the Hole-in-the-Wall Golf Club and the Naples Yacht Club.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Kathryn Mitchell Pettengill. Also surviving is a brother, Irving W. Pettengill, Jr.; a sister, Patsy P. Whitaker; a daughter, Adele P. Bunker (Grass Valley, CA); sons, Thomas K. Pettengill (Watsonville, CA), Charles A. Pettengill (Cincinnati); seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Cincinnati Children's Hospital, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229.
Arrangements entrusted to Naples Funeral Home, www.NaplesFuneralHome.com.
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Polly
March 8, 2025
Always a gentleman. I miss him, and, his brother, Irving!
Polly Sears
March 8, 2021
One of the finest gentleman's I have ever met , and, a wonderful golfer, too. Enjoying days at the "Hole in the Wall ". RIP
Polly Sears
March 22, 2013
Dear Kay; I am very sorry to learn of Kroger's passing. I remember fondly our wonderful golf games together ! He was a lovely man .
Love, Polly (Sue's daughter )
Jennifer & Chris Smith-Petersen
March 20, 2013
He was a wonderful man and offered so much to so many. Your family is in our hearts and prayers.
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Pam Orr
March 15, 2013
Kay, I am so sorry to hear of Kroger's passing. I really liked him so very much, and he was always kind to me - and so interesting! We had lots of discussions about the state of the world. He was a wonderful person! I am thinking of you and your family now; blessings on you all.
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