Colonel Arthur Jack Penner, age 97, peacefully passed away on February 23rd, 2022 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born on August 3, 1924 to Selma and Charles Penner in NYC, NY. His Hebrew name was Avrum Ben Yankle. He graduated from Glenville H. S. in Cleveland, Ohio in 1941, and began his undergraduate studies at Ohio State University. He took a hiatus from Ohio State University to enlist in the Army during WWII. The Colonel was selected to attend Flight School and flew in harms way as Navigator, navigating flights as far as Japan. He was always quick to volunteer to help in the most dangerous wartime operations, and went on mission all over the world with the Army. To honor his bravery during the War, he received five different medals.Following WWII, he returned to his studies at Ohio State University, where he was Captain of the University Swim Team and an active member of the Phi Epsilon Pi fraternity. He received his Bachelor of Science in Physics in 1948. He continued his studies at Case Institute of Technology (now Case-Western Reserve) in Cleveland, where he received his Master of Science in Astronomy in 1950. He continued taking post-graduate classes toward a PhD at Case while supporting his family. In 1949, he joined the Air Force as a Reservist and retired in 1973 as a Colonel. He took pride in his ability to serve his country, and was proud of his WWII Veteran status.The Colonel had a long, distinguished career in the greeting card industry with American Greetings and Charmcraft. The Colonel was very involved in the Indian Guides and Little League in Euclid, Ohio during the 1950's and 60's. He was very active in the Disable American Veterans in Winterpark, Florida and then in Virginia Beach, VA. The Colonel loved spending time with his family at the beach and taking long hikes at North Chagrin Reservation in Cleveland years ago. A loyal Ohio State Buckeyes football fan, he enjoyed many games and delighted in talking about his team.The Colonel was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law Leah and Lino Lipinsky de Orlov and daughter Jacqueline Penner Safier. He is survived by his wife Consuelo Gonzaga Penner. He is also survived by his children: Linda Penner Donley (Bill) of Monrovia, MD; Arthur Penner (late Martine Penner) of Montreal, Quebec; and Robert Penner of San Antonio, TX. He is survived by his grandchildren: Stephanie Double (Paul), Shannon Donley (Kody), Elizabeth Ellinger (Ben), Richard Safier and Sawyer Penner. He is survived by his great-grandchildren: Leah Jackson, Kelton Jackson, Noa Double, and Jacob, Henry and Sam Ellinger. The Colonel is also survived by his nephews Lino Lipinsky de Orlov (Diana DeGette) and Lucian Lipinsky de Orlov (Ann Marie), and their respective children: Raphaela (John), Francesca, Katrina and Genevieve.From his family, they share these words from near and far: Zikhronah livrakha (may his memory be a blessing); Alav ha-shalom (peace be upon him).Arrangements are under the direction of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Blvd., S..