Penny Marie Buum

Penny Buum ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Bittner Funeral Chapel - Mitchell on Mar. 9, 2026.Penny Buum, 60, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, due to an automobile accident. Visitation will be Sunday, March 15, from 1-3:00 PM at Bittner Funeral Chapel with a 2:30 PM prayer service. Reception following the service will be at Plains Commerce Bank Hall, 900 S Burr St, Mitchell, SD 57301.Penny Marie Buum was born on July 27, 1965, to Jay and Sharon (Williamson) Caulfield in Coos Bay, OR. Penny spent her early years in Wyoming and Texas before settling in Sioux Falls.Penny married Leonard Buum on March 13, 2006, in Renner, SD.Penny was the proud founder of Angel Dreams, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating gift baskets for children in hospitals, homeless shelters, and various homes at Christmas time. Penny operated an in-home daycare and worked as a cashier at Frontier Village for over 15 years, until the facility's closure.For over 20 years, Penny was an active member of First Christian Reformed Church in Sioux Falls, where she served as a teacher for the MomCo (formerly MOPS) program. She also dedicated her time to the Special Olympics Truck Convoy, leading crafts and activities for participants.Penny found joy riding in the truck with her husband, Leonard, cheering for her favorite drivers in NASCAR, rummaging sales, spending time with her grandchildren, and doing various arts and crafts.Penny is survived by her husband, Leonard Buum; children, Michael (Daniela) Waldner of Brookings, SD, Lance (Kim) Buum of Alexandria, SD, Shari (Kale) Ridgway of Brookings, SD, and Jeni (Doug) Schipper of Parkston, SD; siblings, Christy (Dallas) Parker of Casper, WY, Shad (LeAnn) Caulfield of Casper, WY, Keeland Daniels of Casper, WY, and Rick (Liz) Caulfield of Joliet, IL; grandchildren; Cassandra, Michael, John, Case, Gage, Aleigha, Rayna, Myles, Sarah, Emily, Brechin, and Lincoln; great-grandchildren, Athena and Hem.Penny was preceded in death by her father, Jay Caulfield; mother, Sharon Caulfield; stepmother, Karen; and brothers, Rusty and Robbie.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.