Mert L. Pennock MSgrt USAP (Ret.), 69

DOVER - Mert L. Pennock MSgt. USAF (Ret.), of Dover, died Sunday March 15, 2009, in his home. He was 69. Mr. Pennock was born April 16, 1939, in Waukegan, Ill., to the late Mert Pennock Sr. and Lydia Simpson Pennock. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the United States Air Force. He retired from the Air force as a MSgt. after 26 years in 1984. In 1997 he went to work as a computer salesman at Sam's Club retiring from there in 2005. Mr. Pennock enjoyed building computers, woodworking and building and flying RC planes. He was a dedicated family man. Mr. Pennock is survived by his wife of 50 years, Karin Pennock of Dover; three daughters, Deborah Pennock Embry, Karin Pennock Gotcher and Nicole Pennock all of Dover; a brother, Thomas Pennock of Arizona; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Rt.10), Dover. Friends may call one hour prior. Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook may be signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.