Ernest F. Pence

Nov. 16, 1924 - Oct 22, 1986

From the South Bend Tribune Oct 24, 1986:

Ernest F. Pence, 61, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of South Bend, died Wednesday in St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids. He was born Nov. 16, 1924, in Swayzee, Ind., and lived in South Bend until graduating from the former Central High School in 1942.

On Aug. 14, 1948, in Cedar Rapids, he married Charlotte Penningroth, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Susan P Pence of / Coralville, Iowa, Winifred King of Des Plaines, Ill., and Carol Pence o of Piedmont, Calif.; a son, Thomas of Cedar Rapids; two grandchildren; and two brothers, John, of Dunedin, Fla., and Robert, of Cedar Rapids.

Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. today at the First Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids. Cremation has taken place. The John B. Turner & Son Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids, is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Pence was a senior partner at the firm of Hines, Pence, Jackson, Day & Powers. He was a veteran of World War II and received his law degree in 1950 from the University of Iowa. He was a member of the American Bar Association and several professional and 1 civic organizations. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, the Cedar Rapids Community School District Foundation or the University of Iowa Foundation

From the Iowa City Press:

The death last week of Ernest F. Pence, 61, deprived Cedar Rapids of one of its more exemplary citizens. An attorney here for many years, Mr. Pence generously gave his talents to the public service + most notably with the Cedar Rapids Community School District Board, 1961-73.

He served two terms as board president. A man of considerable charm as well as ability, he will be greatly missed. Our sincerest sympathy to his family.

Sources: Ancestry.com, Newspapers.com and FindAGrave.com

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