1940
Walter
2025
Walter M. Penn IV
June 12, 1940 — August 31, 2025
Columbus
Walter M. Penn, IV, 85, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully and quietly on Sunday, August 31, 2025. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 12 1940.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Eleanor (Smith) and Walter M. Penn, III and his sister, Patricia Bridges.
To share and cherish the time God loaned him to us, he leaves his children: Walter M. Penn, V and Anika Penn; and the mother of his children: Brenda Givens Penn, brothers, William (Peggy) Penn, Philip Michael (Victoria) Penn and Stephen Penn; sisters: Jean (James) Wilson, Joyce Penn and Sharon Stinson along with his aunt, Nancy Page; nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends.
He graduated from Columbus, East High School (1958); attended The Ohio State University and Served in the U.S. Army.
He was a long-time member of Alpha Phi Alpha , Alpha Rho Lambda Chapter and several civic associations.
Walter worked for the State of Ohio, Bill Swad Automotives and Mathews Associates prior to retirement.
With many long-time friends, especially Mike Roberts, he loved to dine, wine and enjoy life.
A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held at Diehl-Whittaker 1370 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025.
To leave a message of condolence please visit his Guest Book.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Eleanor (Smith) and Walter M. Penn, III and his sister, Patricia Bridges.
To share and cherish the time God loaned him to us, he leaves his children: Walter M. Penn, V and Anika Penn; and the mother of his children: Brenda Givens Penn, brothers, William (Peggy) Penn, Philip Michael (Victoria) Penn and Stephen Penn; sisters: Jean (James) Wilson, Joyce Penn and Sharon Stinson along with his aunt, Nancy Page; nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends.
He graduated from Columbus, East High School (1958); attended The Ohio State University and Served in the U.S. Army.
He was a long-time member of Alpha Phi Alpha , Alpha Rho Lambda Chapter and several civic associations.
Walter worked for the State of Ohio, Bill Swad Automotives and Mathews Associates prior to retirement.
With many long-time friends, especially Mike Roberts, he loved to dine, wine and enjoy life.
A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held at Diehl-Whittaker 1370 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025.
To leave a message of condolence please visit his Guest Book.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Walter M. Penn IV, please visit our flower store.
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