Gerald Penner Obituary

Dear Mona and family
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Gerry's passing.
You may remember your trip to West Palm Beach about 5 years ago, where you, Gerry, Judy and I had dinner together at the Kee Grill. It was the first time that Gerry and I had seen each other since our Phi Sigma Delta days at U of Mich, where we were pledge class brothers.
Needless to say, we really enjoyed that evening and had always hoped to be able to do it again.
Gerry and I kept up emails sporadically, and now I am so sorry that we did not stay closer in touch.
I remember Gerry most for his intelligence, wit, irreverance and friendliness.
He will be sorely missed.
Our condolences and also our best wishes for the future go out to you and your family.

I was the secretary at Henry Horner Boys & Girls Club and later at James Jordan Boys & Girls Club. Although I haven't seen Mr. Penner in a lot of years, it was a great pleasure knowing him and working with him. He was a very special and intricate part of Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago. My condolences to his entire family

I knew Jerry as a volunteer with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago. Jerry was very committed to the Agency and a board volunteer for twenty five years.Because of his leadership and relationship with the Chicago Bulls,the James Jordan Club was built on the West side of Chicago. Because of Jerry,thousands of kids and their families have been able to utilize the Club.

To Jerry's family:
I worked with Jerry over the years. We had a common client. He was a super guy & bright. I spoke with him during his illness and will miss him & his great sense of humor. My sincere condolences to all of you.
Neil Bergman

I was one of the young attorneys whom Jerry mentored, way back when. He was smart, interesting, creative, wacky and so incredibly caring -- the epitome of a Mentor. My warmest sympathies to Mona and Jerry's children and grandchildren, about whom he was bottomless in his love and devotion. To my former partners at KMZ, you have lost a true mensch -- a great lawyer, a great advisor, a great, great man. I mourn his passing.

Dear Mona,

We were so very sorry to learn of Jerry's death. He certainly fought hard and was aided by your extraordinary care. We are thinking of you and your family and will do our best to see you on February 21st.

With sympathy,
Jo Ann and Stuart Nathan

I am terribly sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He was a classmate of mine at South Shore HIgh School. (Class of '57). My thoughts are with his family and friends.
Sara Peal Zaremberg

Dear Steph, Steve, and Family,

My deepest condolences on your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jerry was one of attorneys at KMZ that helped guide and mentor me. A terrific guy!

I will miss him.
Brian E. McGough

Mr. Penner was a great friend of my family and he will never be forgotten.

Dear Mona:
Sorry to learn of Gerry's passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Shelly, Terry, Cindy, Lynda Fine

On behalf of the Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation's Board of Directors and staff, please accept our sincere condolences on your loss.

Dear Stepha, Elaine and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
Lisa Brin Spewak

Fred and I were so saddened to learn of Gerald's death. He was a valued acquaintance from South Shore H.S. days, and we were happy to find him again at the 2002 class reunion and to catch up on his full and interesting life. Our heartfelt sympathy to Mona and the children and grandchildren. Cordially, Dottie (Gordon) & Fred Benjamin

Jerry was one of life's great gifts to all his friends. We cherished his vast intellectual curiosity that embraced all the arts, and the true sense of morality and social justice he brought to the daily political life. But what we will miss most was his grand sense of humor, his generosity, and his love.
Our hearts are breaking for Mona, his children, grandchildren, and all his family.