Robert E. Penwell age 91 of Highland, passed away on Tuesday September 6, 2016.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years Margaret;

Children Marilyn (late Ed) Babcock of Highland, Joyce (late Tom) Malone of Hermitage, TN, Clifford (Pat) Penwell of Schererville, Katherine (late Jeff) Scott of Highland, Grace (Art) Rada of Highland; 15 Grandchildren and 23 Great Grandchildren

Robert was preceded in death his parents Howard and Louise Penwell and by his sister Eleanor Bunde of Hessville.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday September 13, 2016 at 10:30 am DIRECTLY at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, located at 3025 Highway Avenue in Highland with Father Edward Moszur celebrating. Burial will follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville.

Friends may meet with the family on Sunday September 11, 2016 from 2-7:00 pm at White Funeral Home located at 921 W. 45th Avenue in Griffith  with a prayer service at 3:00 pm.  Friends can also visit on Tuesday September 13th from 9:30 am until the time of services at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Highland..

Robert was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Highland. He was a member of their Resurrection Choir and the Holy Name Society. Robert was retired from Inland Steel and member of their Management Club. Robert was a Navy Veteran and loved spending time with his family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Our Lady of Grace Endowment Fund or to William J. Riley Hospice Residence.

For information, please call White Funeral Home at (219) 924-4100 or visit us at www.whitefuneralhomeofgriffith.com