Michael (Mickey) Penuel

September 13, 1961 - July 6, 2019

Michael David Penuel of Norman, Oklahoma, formerly of Pauls Valley, was born to Norvel Edward and Joyce V. (Davis) Penuel on September 13, 1961 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma and passed from this life in Norman, Oklahoma at the age of 57 years. Michael grew up and attended school in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. He graduated from Pauls Valley High School in 1979 and attended OU. For several years, Michael worked as maître d for several restaurants in Oklahoma City before going to work for AOL as a policy analyst. Michael retired from AOL in 2002. Michael loved to travel and spent many hours writing poetry and hanging out at Starbucks with his friends. He had a heart for working with troubled children and worked with the City of Palm Springs toward developing shelters for the homeless. He was an animal lover. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Samaritans, 1000 N. Ash St. Pauls Valley, OK 73075 and PAWS, 300 E. Airport Industrial Road, Pauls Valley, OK 73075 and Oklahoma Aids Care Fund, 6608 N. Western Ave., Suite 219, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 www.okaidscarefund.com and Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 NE 13th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73104-9930 designating non hodgkins lymphoma research or your charity of choice. Mr. Penuel is survived by: Brother: Stephen Penuel of Palm Springs, California Sister: Sidney Canfield and husband Bob of Surfside Beach, Texas Uncle: Lew Davis and wife Rita of Edmond, Oklahoma Nephews: David Penuel and wife Allie of Dallas, Texas Niece: Julie Toussaint and Marcus of Dallas, Texas 5 great nieces and nephews The family will gather with friends to celebrate Mickey’s life on Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Wooster Funeral Home in Pauls Valley. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com.