Ronald D. Penner, age 83 of Burnsville, MN passed away peacefully September 20, 2026. Ron was born on March 7, 1943 in Mountain Lake, MN to Anthony “Tony” and Josephine “Jo” Penner Ron graduated from Mountain Lake High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Mankato State University. Ron had several jobs throughout his career including an engineer at Honeywell and serving as president of a small manufacturing company. Ron took pride in keeping a very neat and well-maintained yard. He also took pride in helping his neighbor’s with whatever he could. In particular, he would always plow the neighbor’s driveways in the winter with his John Deere lawn tractor. Later in life he enjoyed camping and spending time with his family. He married Phyllis Hunt on September 14, 1963. Ron is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, James Penner and Janet Penner. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Phyllis; children, Gregory (Mary) Penner, Kristin (Brett) Villella, and Kevin (Eileen) Penner; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Nicole, Maria (fiancé Troy Pleski), and Sophia; sister, Irene (Willis) Van Norman and other family and friends. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 from 1-3 PM with sharing at 2 PM, at the White Funeral Home, 12804 Nicollet Ave S., Burnsville, MN (952-894-5058). In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research. https://give.michaeljfox.org/campaign/831853/donate.

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