Richard John Penpek Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard John Penpek of Knoxville, Tennessee, born in Erie, Pennsylvania, who passed away on May 17, 2024, at the age of 63, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard John Penpek to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his father Richard Frank Penpek; and also Marie Penpek. He is survived by: his wife Lisa Penpek (Litsinger); his children, Richard John "RJ" Penpek Jr., Alyssa Coulter (Kenneth) and Stephanie Penpek; and his siblings, Michelle "Taja" Durham, Dennis Penpek (Lori), Frank Penpek (Carrie) and Robert Penpek. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Vanderbilt Health to support the Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Research Fund. Please donate at https//give.vanderbilthealth.org/RickPenpek.
