Michael J Penkala
1958 - 2011 (53 years)-
Name Michael J Penkala Born 25 Mar 1958 Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin 
Gender Male Died 13 Dec 2011 Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Buried St Mary Cemetery, Appleton, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Person ID I170322 Little Chute Genealogy Last Modified 14 Dec 2011
Father Edward Penkala, b. 27 Sep 1927, d. 14 Feb 1998 (Age 70 years) Mother Magdelen C Geiger, b. 31 Dec 1929, Brillion, Calumet Co, Wisconsin , d. 23 Mar 2008 (Age 78 years) Married 21 May 1953 Family ID F56570 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Jacylin VanderLinden Married 30 Aug 1984 Children 1. Jenny Penkala Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 Family ID F68164 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Notes - Michael J. Penkala, age 53, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, December 13, 2011. Michael was born on March 25, 1958, in Appleton, to the late Edward and Magdalen (Geiger) Penkala. He married Jackie Vander Linden on August 30, 1984. Michael was a loving husband, father, brother and uncle. He graduated from Appleton West High School in 1976. Michael was employed at Laydwel Floors for over 19 years, and most recently as a truck driver for Creative Metal Products. Michael was well-known as an avid Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan, in addition to being a fan of NASCAR. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Jackie; his daughter, Jenny Penkala; his brothers, Jim (Cindy) Penkala, Rick (Carla) Penkala and Alan (Sheri) Penkala; his nieces and nephews, Justin and Eric Penkala, Danny and Ryan Penkala, and Chelsey Penkala. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Penkala, and his brother John Penkala. Funeral services will be at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 2011, at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, Appleton, with Deacon Gerry Schraufnagel officiating. Friends may call at the Wichmann Funeral Home, Appleton, on Friday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery. A memorial has been established in his name. Michael's family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff of Gold Cross Ambulance and the Appleton Police Department, for their loving care.
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Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on December 15, 2011
- Michael J. Penkala, age 53, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, December 13, 2011. Michael was born on March 25, 1958, in Appleton, to the late Edward and Magdalen (Geiger) Penkala. He married Jackie Vander Linden on August 30, 1984. Michael was a loving husband, father, brother and uncle. He graduated from Appleton West High School in 1976. Michael was employed at Laydwel Floors for over 19 years, and most recently as a truck driver for Creative Metal Products. Michael was well-known as an avid Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan, in addition to being a fan of NASCAR. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Jackie; his daughter, Jenny Penkala; his brothers, Jim (Cindy) Penkala, Rick (Carla) Penkala and Alan (Sheri) Penkala; his nieces and nephews, Justin and Eric Penkala, Danny and Ryan Penkala, and Chelsey Penkala. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Penkala, and his brother John Penkala. Funeral services will be at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 2011, at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, Appleton, with Deacon Gerry Schraufnagel officiating. Friends may call at the Wichmann Funeral Home, Appleton, on Friday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery. A memorial has been established in his name. Michael's family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff of Gold Cross Ambulance and the Appleton Police Department, for their loving care.