Donald Lee Penka's obituary , Passed away on August 10, 2021 in Great Bend, Kansas

Donald Lee Penka

October 11, 1935 - August 10, 2021 (85 years old)

Great Bend, Kansas

Donald Lee Penka's obituary , Passed away on August 10, 2021 in Great Bend, Kansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home

Share

Donald Lee Penka

October 11, 1935 - August 10, 2021 (85 years old)

Great Bend, Kansas

Donald Lee Penka Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Donald Lee Penka of Great Bend, Kansas, born in Larned, Kansas, who passed away on August 10, 2021, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald Lee Penka to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Penka and Mary Hazel Penka (Simmons); his daughter Marcene Penka; and his siblings, Norman Penka, Elvin Penka, Valetta Stroble, Cleta Jackson and Ellen Jo Penka.

He is survived by: his wife Lilly Penka; his children, Matt Penka (Christi) of Great Bend, Michele Smith (Delbert) of Topeka and Melissa Sides of Hutchinson; and his grandchildren, Lauren Penka, Blake Penka, Dru Penka, Sarah Smith, Samantha Smith, Ashley Sides and Braden Sides.

Memorials may be given to Sully's Foundation for Epilepsy Research and Education (SFERE) or Kans for Kids, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home



Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of Donald Lee Penka.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer Donald Lee Penka’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Fri

Aug 13

Visitation

Bryant Funeral Home
1425 S Patton Rd, Great Bend, KS 67530

Fri

Aug 13

Prayer

Bryant Funeral Home
1425 S Patton Rd, Great Bend, KS 67530

Sat

Aug 14

Funeral service

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church
1412 Baker Ave, Great Bend, KS 67530

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize Donald Lee Penka and express their condolences more easily.
  • No advertising will be displayed on this page.
Authorize the original

Add an extra help