Penny Ross

Penny L. Ross, age 64, of Rochester, Minnesota died Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester. Penny Lea Ross was born July 20, 1953 in Rochester, Minnesota to George and Phoebe (Welke) Fenske. She was one of six children. She graduated from John Marshall High School in 1971. She earned her bachelor degree at Mankato College. Penny married her high school sweetheart, Jim Ross in 1976. They were married for nearly 40 years when Jim died in 2016. Penny and Jim were soulmates and rarely apart. Penny worked as a real estate agent for 35 years. Penny and her husband had their own real estate company, working side by side for several years. They were loving parents to two children, Elizabeth and James. Penny and Jim were young at heart and enjoyed traveling, particularly to their second home in Sarasota, FL. They were overjoyed to become grandparents to Clara and Bennett and used every moment they could to spoil them. Penny will be deeply missed by family and friends. She is survived by her son, James Ross of Rochester, MN and her daughter, Dr. Elizabeth (Josh) Reed of Minnetrista, MN; two grandchildren, Clara and Bennett; five siblings, Jean (Robert) Bentson of Rochester, MN, Charlene (Thomas) Case of Waseca, MN, Larry Fenske (Joanne Monson) of Rochester, MN, Paula (Philip) Reilly of Eden Prairie, MN and Rick (Sue) Fenske of Brooklyn Park, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. The family invites you to celebrate Penny's life from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, July 20, 2018 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester. In lieu of flowers, Penny wished to have donations in her memory made to Paws and Claws Humane Society and Seasons Hospice. To leave a special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com