Mark Edward Pennels

Mark Pennels was born on July 22, 1953 in East Chicago, Indiana and called the Park City, UT area home since 1981. He attended the University of Vermont, where he received a BS degree in Business Administration in 1975. Mark worked in the petroleum industry his entire career, ultimately co-founding Equilibrium Catalyst Inc. in 1998, from which he retired in January of 2013.

Mark’s passions in life were golf, skiing, and travel. He was a member and past President of the Board of The Jeremy Golf Club in Park City since 2000 and member of Entrada Golf and Country Club in St. George since 2012. He loved to tele and downhill ski Utah and Colorado’s famous powder with his family and friends. In addition, Mark enjoyed cross country skiing, snow shoeing, hiking, mountain biking, and any other sport that got him out in the fresh air of the mountains. Mark also loved to travel, sharing his passion with his wife, Alice, and children, Michael and Mia, and supporting their exploration of all seven continents.

Mark was preceded in death by his father, Norman Edward Pennels, and his son, Michael Edward Pennels. He is survived by his mother, LaVerne Fragomeni, his wife, Alice Pennels, their daughter, Mia Pennels, and his brothers, Scott and Chris Pennels. Mark will be sorely missed by his dogs, Molly and Parker, as well.

Mark had many friends and colleagues who will always remember him for his positive attitude, his cheerful demeanor, his generosity, and his boundless energy. He will forever be missed.
A memorial service followed by a light luncheon will be held Saturday, June 14th at 11 a.m. at Probst Family Funeral Home, 79 East Main Street, Midway, UT.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Christian Center of Park City, attention: Mark and Michael Emergency Assistance Program.