Professor Howard Lewis Penn, 63, a resident of Arnold, died suddenly on November 23, 2009 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, due to a heart attack.

He was born on November 09, 1946 in Bayonne, NJ and raised in Louisville, KY.

Dr. Penn received his B.S. from Indiana University and later received his Masters and PhD from the University of Michigan. He was married in 1967 to Beth Straus and they came to Annapolis in the fall of 1973. He immediately began his career with the United States Naval Academy, where he was a Mathematics Professor.

He was a longtime member and President of the Arundel Camera Club. He was a Zoo docent for over 7 years at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Dr. Penn was President of the London Towne Property Owner's Association in Edgewater from 1977-1978.

Dr. Penn thoroughly enjoyed photography, especially nature and wildlife.

Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Beth A. Penn; his daughter, Rachael A. Penn of Taos, NM; two sisters, Sherry Penn of Juno Beach, FL and Elizabeth Grove of South Bend, IN. He was also survived by one niece.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, December 01, 2009 at 2:00 pm at the Miller Chapel, at the Levy Center, at the United States Naval Academy, in Annapolis, MD. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, 1876 Mansion House Drive, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD 21217 or the conservation organization of one's choice.