Sylvan F. "Jack" Pennartz, of Charleston, Arkansas, died Thursday, August 28, 2008, in a Fort Smith hospital, at the age of 88 years old.

He was a retired employee of Fort Smith Covey Company and was a farmer; a United States World War II ARMY veteran; a member of the Cattlemen's Association; American Legion; Farm Bureau Association; and a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Charleston, Arkansas.

Mr. Pennartz was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife: Beulah Jean Pennartz.
He is survived by four daughters: Sylvia Berry of Southlake, Texas, Mary Pennartz and Helen Bishop, both of Charleston, Arkansas, and Dorothy Lawrence, of Lavaca, Arkansas; a son: Thomas R. Pennartz of Beavercreek, Ohio; 6 wonderful grandchildren; 6 precious great-grandchildren; and 1 very special great-great-grandchild.

Rosary service was held on Sunday, August 31, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. at the Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Charleston, Arkansas. Funeral Mass was held on Monday, September 1, 2008, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Pallbearers were: William McDonald, Marvin Rackley, Charles Miesner, Jerry Warren, Joe Kiene and Paul Gramlich.

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