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Budd Penning

January 10, 1947 - June 7, 2026
Kalamazoo, MI

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Budd Jay Penning, age 79, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on June 7, 2026. Budd will be remembered for the way he lovingly hassled all those around him, as well as his love for plants and landscaping. Budd loved the game of soccer and coached hundreds of local youth players over the past 30 years.

Budd is survived by his loving wife of over 40 years, Gayle; his children, Jay (Shari) Penning, Nate (Elizabeth) Penning, Jenny (Patrick) Penning; and his grandchildren, Caleb (Maddie), Alex, Mak, Hadley, Jackson, Piper, and Nixon.