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Michael W. Penn of Greensboro, MD, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton, MD. He was 63 years old.
Born in Bowie, MD, Michael was the son of Larry Penn and Geraldine “Gerry” Meinhold Penn, both of Moore Haven, FL. He grew up in Royal Oak, MD and was a 1981 graduate of St. Michaels, MD High School.
Mike was a Manager at the Crab Claw in St. Michael, MD for many years, where he met Paula. Later, he fulfilled one of his dreams by opening his own restaurant “The Penn House” which was operated successfully for five years. After the restaurant, Mike went to work for Pepsi Bottling Ventures of Salisbury, MD where he remained for more than 20 years before medically retiring. It was there that he earned the nickname “The Pepsi Man”.
He loved being a “Girl Dad” and took pride in being a grandfather. He coached softball and soccer at all levels, including many years of Travel ball and High School at North Caroline High School near Ridgely. He was an active member of St. Luke’s Methodist Church in Denton.
In addition to his parents, Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Paula Penn of Greensboro; three daughters: Theresa Penn of Easton, MD, Lauren Penn (Cody Boss) of Preston, MD, and Alexandria Penn Bodine (Landen) of Denton, MD; three grandchildren: Cole Boss, Lily Boss, and Lucy Boss; a niece Allison Dulin and a nephew Mitchell Dulin (Ally). He was preceded in death by his sister, Beth Dulin (Geoff).
Memorial services will be private. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to honor Michael’s memory are invited to make a donation to St. Luke’s Methodist Church, 100 S. Fifth Ave. Denton, MD 21629 or to support a youth sports organization of their choice.
