Howard Duane De Penning was born July 13, 1939, to Herman and Lucille (Van Wyk) De Penning.

Howard grew up in Sully and was a 1957 graduate of Sully High School.

On April 17, 1959, he was united in marriage to Lucile Vander Zyl, at the First Reformed Church in Sully. To this union, they were blessed with three sons: Scott, Eric, and Kyle.

Howard worked for Vermeer Manufacturing in Ag Part for 19 years and also worked for Van Wyk Freight for 20 years. He enjoyed woodworking, crafting furniture for family gifts, church, toys, etc. He kept an immaculate lawn and maintained his home even up to the Spring before his death. He also helped out friends with their home projects. Howard also enjoyed volunteering, delivering meals once a week from the church to the community. He liked having coffee time and regular morning meetings with a group of friends.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons and their families:

Scott De Penning, Pella

Katelyn De Penning and Sarah Gonzalez

Carmen, Cora, J.J.

Elizabeth and Nick Brown

Theo, Maeve

Laura and Kruseman Hutchinson

Eric and Lynnette De Penning, Newton

Ashley and Andy Golightly

Zach and Jackie De Penning

Kyle De Penning, Urbandale

Dylan and Chelsea De Penning

Mia, Nash

Halle and Jacob Yatchak

He is also survived by his brother Carroll and Nancy De Penning of Newton, Iowa.

Howard was preceded in death by his wife Lucile De Penning, parents Herman and Lucille De Penning, parents-in-law Ralph and Francis Vander Zyl, and his brother Larry De Penning.

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