Sylvanus Eugene Penserum Obituary
The world bids farewell to Sylvanus Eugene Penserum (Jefferson City, Missouri), departing on January 13, 2026 at the age of 78. Sylvanus leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Sylvanus Eugene Penserum or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Walter Penserum and Mary Catherine Beck Penserum; his brothers, Charles Ray Penserum, Lawrence Delgrado Penserum and Clifford Niel Penserum; and his grandson John McCutchen.
He is survived by: his wife Rita Scott; his sister Jean Beck (Hervie); his sons, Travis Eugene Penserum (Debi McDaniel), Joseph Andrew Penserum (Jennifer McMillin) and Jason André Penserum (Natalie Michelle Mendez); his stepdaughters, Laura Rachellé Pierce (Eric), Sarah Asberry and Deborah Campbell (John); his grandchildren, Miranda Pate (Carter), Julianna Stafford, Justin Boessen (Kaylee), Daniell Boessen, Elijah Penserum, Tallulah, Calliope, Dahlia Lear (Ben), Eva Rose, Lena Penserum, Katie Brown (Kent), Rachelle Harley (Will), Joshua Hartzler, Jessica Hartzler, James Hartzler, Sarah Fick (Josh) and Justin Campbell (Sarah); and his friends, Robert Hyatt and Steve Meyer.
