Gerald E. "Jerry" Pennell, 83, of Jacksonville, IL, died Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at his home. Jerry was born March 1, 1939, the son of Melvin and Irene (Hagen) Pennell. He married Lynne Pawlitz Kessinger on March 14, 1991, at their home, and she survives. Jerry is also survived by two daughters and one son, Bronna Herms (Butch Brown) of Springfield, Eric (Tammy) Pennell of Roodhouse, and Carrie (James) Filla of Divernon; two stepdaughters, Amy (John) Phelan of River Forest and Ann (Don) Pollard of Greenwich, CT; grandson, Brandon Pennell (Paige Sisson) of Jacksonville; four brothers and one sister, Greg (Susy) Pennell of Peru, Steve Pennell of Jacksonville, Mike (Val) Pennell of Petersburg, Chris Pennell and David (Lisa) Pennell, both of Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sharlyn Coleman; and brother Wayne Pennell (surviving wife, Patricia of Jacksonville). Jerry and his brothers, Wayne, Steve, and Mike owned and operated Pennell Roofing & Sheet Metal, a company started by their father in the 1940s. He enjoyed cooking, fishing, hunting, and anything to do with spending time in nature. Jerry and Lynne loved traveling with their dog, Boo. He especially loved spending time with his family. A celebration of life gathering will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. The family would like to encourage friends to share their memories of Jerry at that time. Memorials are suggested to P.A.W.S. of Jacksonville. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Celebration of Life Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Saturday, April 23, 2022 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650