Gerald Robert Penor, 76, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022 at the Gardens at Gettysburg.
He was born March 16, 1946 in Los Angeles, CA the son of the late Leonard and Doris Trogdon Penor.
Jerry was a career veteran of the US Navy serving 25 years. He was stationed on USS Herbert J. Thomas, USS Loyalty, USS Firm, USS William V. Pratt, USS Mississippi, USS Piedmont, USS Preble and ashore at Special Forces Operational Support Unit in Vietnam, Naval Air Station at South Weymouth, MA, and Norfolk Naval Base. He has been awarded the following awards; a Purple Heart, Navy Achievement Medal (4 awards), Combat Action Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation (3 awards), Navy “E” Ribbon (3 awards), Good Conduct Medal (5 awards), Naval Defense Service Medal (2 awards), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (5 awards), Humanitarian Service Medal, Sea Service Ribbon (4 awards), Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Expert Rifleman Medal and Expert Pistol Shot Medal. Following his retirement from the Navy, Jerry enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Moving to Gettysburg he became very involved with the Gettysburg Fire Company and the Gettysburg Fire Police serving for the next 20 years.
Mr. Penor is survived by a daughter, Ashley Penor of Gettysburg, PA, a son, Jerry Penor of Lancaster, PA, a step-daughter, Jennifer Peck, grandchildren; Jacob Weaver, Landen Heflin, Parker Crawford, Mia Crawford, Trevor Crawford, Blaine Weaver, two great grandchildren; Leo Crawford, and Sky Crawford.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 16, 2022 at 2:00 PM from Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg, PA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 1:00 PM until the time of the service. Interment with full military honors will be in Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Gettysburg Fire Department, 35 North Stratton Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Online obituary and condolence available at monahanfuneralhome.com.
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799 Baltimore St.
Gettysburg, PA 17325
