U.S. Veteran Lawrence "Larry" Allen Penny (USN RET.) passed away January 24th, 2018 in Fredericksburg, Texas. He was born on September 18, 1935 in Hendley, Nebraska to Marlin and Maudie (Dillan) Penny. He grew up in Kildare, Oklahoma and graduated from Ponca City High School in 1953. He graduated from Oklahoma University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and was commission Ensign through the Naval ROTC in June 1958. He and Claudine Voegele were married June 14, 1958 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Newkirk, Oklahoma
Early sea tours included Damage Control Assistant, Main Propulsion Asst. and Engineer Officer in USS Blandy (DD 943) homeported in Newport, RI. And Executive Officer in USS BLUEBIRD (MSC 121) homeported in Charleston, SC. He commanded USS WORLAND (PCE 845) homeported in Chicago, Il. and was then selected to attend Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA., in the summer of 1964. After graduation in 1967 with a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, he served as Engineer Officer, USS GRIDLEY (DLG21) homeported in Long Beach, CA., and then as Executive Officer, USS RICHARD S. EDWARDS (DD 950) homeported in San Diego, CA.
In March 1970 Capt. Penny was assigned to the Naval Space Projects Activity attached to Secretary of the Air Force Special Projects Office, Los Angeles, CA. He served in special projects until June 1973 when he was assigned to the staff of Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Force, US Pacific Fleet in San Diego, CA.
In February, 1974, Capt. Penny assumed command of USS LOCKWOOD (FF 1064) homeported in San Diego, CA., and subsequently in Yokosuka, Japan. He was ordered as an instructor on the staff of the CNO Senior Officers Ship Material Readiness Course at Idaho Falls, ID., in July 1976
In the summer of 1979, Capt. Penny was selected as a Major Project Manager. He served as Project Manager, Steam Propulsion Plant Improvement Project (PMS-301) Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., with additional duty to the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Surface Warfare until April 1982. Capt. Penny was then assigned as Deputy Director, Joint MILSTAR Program Office, U.S. Air Force Space Division, Los Angeles AFS, CA., where he served until March 1984. Capt. Penny commanded USS Vancouver (LPD 2) from May 1984 until June 1986, when he reported to the Pacific Board of Inspection and Survey.
Capt. Penny wears the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with A Gold Star, Navy Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Republic of Vietnam Navy Meritorious Service Order, Second Class, and various campaign and service medals and ribbons.
Larry and Claudine retired to Fredericksburg, Texas where they have enjoyed raising fruits, vegetables and beautiful flowers on the acerage. For several years they enjoyed touring the U.S. in their RV.
Larry is survived by his loving wife, Claudine, of nearly 60 years, brother Wayne Penny and wife Cindy of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and sister Darlene Peters and husband Dean of Newkirk, Oklahoma, nephew Kurte Peters, niece Diann Schaefer and extended family members.
Pallbearers will be Kurte Peters, James Schaefer, Jonathan Schaefer, Justin Schaefer, Bob Voegele and David Bruce
There was a viewing at the Schaetter Funeral Home in Fredericksburg, Texas on January 25th. A prayer service will be held on January 29th at 7:00 P.M. at Miller-Stahl Funeral home in Newkirk. The Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 30th at 10:00 A.M. in the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Newkirk with burial to follow in the Newkirk Cemetery with Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in his memory to the Wounded Warriors of Nebo, 1800 N. Llano St., Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 or to the charity of your choice.
SERVICES
Visitation
Thursday, January 25, 2018
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Schaetter Funeral Home-Fredericksburg
301 E. San Antonio Street
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
Early sea tours included Damage Control Assistant, Main Propulsion Asst. and Engineer Officer in USS Blandy (DD 943) homeported in Newport, RI. And Executive Officer in USS BLUEBIRD (MSC 121) homeported in Charleston, SC. He commanded USS WORLAND (PCE 845) homeported in Chicago, Il. and was then selected to attend Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA., in the summer of 1964. After graduation in 1967 with a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, he served as Engineer Officer, USS GRIDLEY (DLG21) homeported in Long Beach, CA., and then as Executive Officer, USS RICHARD S. EDWARDS (DD 950) homeported in San Diego, CA.
In March 1970 Capt. Penny was assigned to the Naval Space Projects Activity attached to Secretary of the Air Force Special Projects Office, Los Angeles, CA. He served in special projects until June 1973 when he was assigned to the staff of Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Force, US Pacific Fleet in San Diego, CA.
In February, 1974, Capt. Penny assumed command of USS LOCKWOOD (FF 1064) homeported in San Diego, CA., and subsequently in Yokosuka, Japan. He was ordered as an instructor on the staff of the CNO Senior Officers Ship Material Readiness Course at Idaho Falls, ID., in July 1976
In the summer of 1979, Capt. Penny was selected as a Major Project Manager. He served as Project Manager, Steam Propulsion Plant Improvement Project (PMS-301) Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., with additional duty to the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Surface Warfare until April 1982. Capt. Penny was then assigned as Deputy Director, Joint MILSTAR Program Office, U.S. Air Force Space Division, Los Angeles AFS, CA., where he served until March 1984. Capt. Penny commanded USS Vancouver (LPD 2) from May 1984 until June 1986, when he reported to the Pacific Board of Inspection and Survey.
Capt. Penny wears the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with A Gold Star, Navy Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Republic of Vietnam Navy Meritorious Service Order, Second Class, and various campaign and service medals and ribbons.
Larry and Claudine retired to Fredericksburg, Texas where they have enjoyed raising fruits, vegetables and beautiful flowers on the acerage. For several years they enjoyed touring the U.S. in their RV.
Larry is survived by his loving wife, Claudine, of nearly 60 years, brother Wayne Penny and wife Cindy of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and sister Darlene Peters and husband Dean of Newkirk, Oklahoma, nephew Kurte Peters, niece Diann Schaefer and extended family members.
Pallbearers will be Kurte Peters, James Schaefer, Jonathan Schaefer, Justin Schaefer, Bob Voegele and David Bruce
There was a viewing at the Schaetter Funeral Home in Fredericksburg, Texas on January 25th. A prayer service will be held on January 29th at 7:00 P.M. at Miller-Stahl Funeral home in Newkirk. The Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 30th at 10:00 A.M. in the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Newkirk with burial to follow in the Newkirk Cemetery with Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in his memory to the Wounded Warriors of Nebo, 1800 N. Llano St., Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 or to the charity of your choice.
SERVICES
Visitation
Thursday, January 25, 2018
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Schaetter Funeral Home-Fredericksburg
301 E. San Antonio Street
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
U.S. Veteran Lawrence "Larry" Allen Penny (USN RET.) passed away January 24th, 2018 in Fredericksburg, Texas. He was born on September 18, 1935 in Hendley, Nebraska to Marlin and Maudie (Dillan) Penny. He grew up in Kildare, Oklahoma and graduated from Ponca City High School in 1953. He graduated from Oklahoma University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and was commission Ensign through the Naval ROTC in June 1958. He and Claudine Voegele were married June 14, 1958 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Newkirk, Oklahoma
Early sea tours included Damage Control Assistant, Main Propulsion Asst. and Engineer Officer in USS Blandy (DD 943) homeported in Newport, RI. And Executive Officer in USS BLUEBIRD (MSC 121) homeported in Charleston, SC. He commanded USS WORLAND (PCE 845) homeported in Chicago, Il. and was then selected to attend Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA., in the summer of 1964. After graduation in 1967 with a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, he served as Engineer Officer, USS GRIDLEY (DLG21) homeported in Long Beach, CA., and then as Executive Officer, USS RICHARD S. EDWARDS (DD 950) homeported in San Diego, CA.
In March 1970 Capt. Penny was assigned to the Naval Space Projects Activity attached to Secretary of the Air Force Special Projects Office, Los Angeles, CA. He served in special projects until June 1973 when he was assigned to the staff of Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Force, US Pacific Fleet in San Diego, CA.
In February, 1974, Capt. Penny assumed command of USS LOCKWOOD (FF 1064) homeported in San Diego, CA., and subsequently in Yokosuka, Japan. He was ordered as an instructor on the staff of the CNO Senior Officers Ship Material Readiness Course at Idaho Falls, ID., in July 1976
In the summer of 1979, Capt. Penny was selected as a Major Project Manager. He served as Project Manager, Steam Propulsion Plant Improvement Project (PMS-301) Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., with additional duty to the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Surface Warfare until April 1982. Capt. Penny was then assigned as Deputy Director, Joint MILSTAR Program Office, U.S. Air Force Space Division, Los Angeles AFS, CA., where he served until March 1984. Capt. Penny commanded USS Vancouver (LPD 2) from May 1984 until June 1986, when he reported to the Pacific Board of Inspection and Survey.
Capt. Penny wears the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with A Gold Star, Navy Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Republic of Vietnam Navy Meritorious Service Order, Second Class, and various campaign and service medals and ribbons.
Larry and Claudine retired to Fredericksburg, Texas where they have enjoyed raising fruits, vegetables and beautiful flowers on the acerage. For several years they enjoyed touring the U.S. in their RV.
Larry is survived by his loving wife, Claudine, of nearly 60 years, brother Wayne Penny and wife Cindy of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and sister Darlene Peters and husband Dean of Newkirk, Oklahoma, nephew Kurte Peters, niece Diann Schaefer and extended family members.
Pallbearers will be Kurte Peters, James Schaefer, Jonathan Schaefer, Justin Schaefer, Bob Voegele and David Bruce
There was a viewing at the Schaetter Funeral Home in Fredericksburg, Texas on January 25th. A prayer service will be held on January 29th at 7:00 P.M. at Miller-Stahl Funeral home in Newkirk. The Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 30th at 10:00 A.M. in the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Newkirk with burial to follow in the Newkirk Cemetery with Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in his memory to the Wounded Warriors of Nebo, 1800 N. Llano St., Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 or to the charity of your choice.
SERVICES
Visitation
Thursday, January 25, 2018
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Schaetter Funeral Home-Fredericksburg
301 E. San Antonio Street
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
Early sea tours included Damage Control Assistant, Main Propulsion Asst. and Engineer Officer in USS Blandy (DD 943) homeported in Newport, RI. And Executive Officer in USS BLUEBIRD (MSC 121) homeported in Charleston, SC. He commanded USS WORLAND (PCE 845) homeported in Chicago, Il. and was then selected to attend Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA., in the summer of 1964. After graduation in 1967 with a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, he served as Engineer Officer, USS GRIDLEY (DLG21) homeported in Long Beach, CA., and then as Executive Officer, USS RICHARD S. EDWARDS (DD 950) homeported in San Diego, CA.
In March 1970 Capt. Penny was assigned to the Naval Space Projects Activity attached to Secretary of the Air Force Special Projects Office, Los Angeles, CA. He served in special projects until June 1973 when he was assigned to the staff of Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Force, US Pacific Fleet in San Diego, CA.
In February, 1974, Capt. Penny assumed command of USS LOCKWOOD (FF 1064) homeported in San Diego, CA., and subsequently in Yokosuka, Japan. He was ordered as an instructor on the staff of the CNO Senior Officers Ship Material Readiness Course at Idaho Falls, ID., in July 1976
In the summer of 1979, Capt. Penny was selected as a Major Project Manager. He served as Project Manager, Steam Propulsion Plant Improvement Project (PMS-301) Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., with additional duty to the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Surface Warfare until April 1982. Capt. Penny was then assigned as Deputy Director, Joint MILSTAR Program Office, U.S. Air Force Space Division, Los Angeles AFS, CA., where he served until March 1984. Capt. Penny commanded USS Vancouver (LPD 2) from May 1984 until June 1986, when he reported to the Pacific Board of Inspection and Survey.
Capt. Penny wears the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with A Gold Star, Navy Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Republic of Vietnam Navy Meritorious Service Order, Second Class, and various campaign and service medals and ribbons.
Larry and Claudine retired to Fredericksburg, Texas where they have enjoyed raising fruits, vegetables and beautiful flowers on the acerage. For several years they enjoyed touring the U.S. in their RV.
Larry is survived by his loving wife, Claudine, of nearly 60 years, brother Wayne Penny and wife Cindy of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and sister Darlene Peters and husband Dean of Newkirk, Oklahoma, nephew Kurte Peters, niece Diann Schaefer and extended family members.
Pallbearers will be Kurte Peters, James Schaefer, Jonathan Schaefer, Justin Schaefer, Bob Voegele and David Bruce
There was a viewing at the Schaetter Funeral Home in Fredericksburg, Texas on January 25th. A prayer service will be held on January 29th at 7:00 P.M. at Miller-Stahl Funeral home in Newkirk. The Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 30th at 10:00 A.M. in the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Newkirk with burial to follow in the Newkirk Cemetery with Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in his memory to the Wounded Warriors of Nebo, 1800 N. Llano St., Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 or to the charity of your choice.
SERVICES
Visitation
Thursday, January 25, 2018
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Schaetter Funeral Home-Fredericksburg
301 E. San Antonio Street
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
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