Robert J. Penniston, age 90 of Monroe, died at his home on Saturday, January 30, 2016 surrounded by his family. Robert was born January 4, 1926 in Argyle, Wisconsin, the son of Fred and Emma (Herbig) Penniston. He graduated from Argyle High School in 1944. Robert was drafted into the U.S. Navy in 1944 and served on a Landing Ship Tank (LST) in the Philippines. He earned the Philippine Liberation Medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one star before his honorable discharge in 1946. He married Betty Montgomery on September 16, 1950 in South Wayne. He was employed in construction all of his adult life eventually owning his own business, "Robert J. Penniston Building and Remodeling," before retiring in 1996. He was a member of the Monroe United Methodist Church, lifetime member of the Argyle V.F.W. and American Legion, and a past member of the Knight of Pythias. Bob was proud of his beautiful family and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

He is lovingly survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty Lou Penniston; two children, John (Gwen) Penniston, Carol (Guy) Calkins, grandchildren, Brandon Lee Penniston (Hannah), and Holly Jean Leeman; great grandchildren, Rylee Jean, Annabelle, and twins Addison and Braydon, all of Monroe. He is further survived by an unborn grandson, Jaxson Robert; a sister-in-law, Ruth Penniston of Freeport; a brother-in-law, Gene (Joan) Montgomery of South Wayne; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold and James Penniston; two half-sisters, Genevieve Matson and Jeanette Kubly; and three brothers-in-law.

Cremation rites will be accorded with military graveside services to be held in the spring in Woodlawn Cemetery, Argyle. To sign the online guestbook or send a condolence visit www.newcomerfuneral.net.