Dwayne Clarence Penniston, 83, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on May 15, 2010 at his home from cancer. Born on the family's farm in Green County, WI, to C. Gordon and Cleo (Cline) Penniston, he also lived many years in Fort Atkinson, WI. His Army service was spent at Fort Hood, TX during 1951. He found great joy in helping others and loved to give.

He is survived by his daughter, Sherri Penniston; sister-in-law, Marrianne Erickson; and nieces, Beth (Hugh) Roberts, Lisa (Randy) Weiss, Laura Turner and nephew, Gary (Kathie) Turner. His parents, wife Margery, twin brother Darrell, and nephew Mike preceded him in death.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you consider donations to your Police Dept., the American Cancer Society or an organization of your choice.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

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