Penner, Menno (1905-1956)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1956 Mar 15 p. 6

Birth date: 1905 Feb 5

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— Menno Penner, well-known farmer of the Whitewater community, died Wednesday morning at the Bethel Deaconess Hospital. Funeral services will be Friday morning at the Grace Hill Mennonite Church.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1956 May 10 p. 8, 10

text of obituary:

MENNO PENNER

Menno Penner, son of Isaac and Margaret Penner, was born Feb. 5, 1905, in Pleasant Township, Harvey County, Kansas.

He spent almost his entire lifetime in this community. He received his elementary education at District 59, later attending Bethel College Academy for two years.

On June 11, 1922, he was baptized upon confession of his faith and received into the membership of the Grace Hill Mennonite Church, where he remained a faithful member until his death. He loved music and particularly enjoyed singing hymns as he went about his work. "The Unclouded Day" and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" were favorite hymns.

He was united in marriage to Amelia Marie Unruh on Oct. 14, 1926. To this union three sons were born: Irvin of Wichita, Donald and Virgil of the home.

In 1944-45 he spent one and one-half years as farm manager of the Methodist Children's Home in Newton.

He submitted to an operation on June 10, 1954, and had remained in failing health since that time. He entered the hospital again on March 2, where it was found that he was suffering from an incurable disease, from which he never recovered. On various occasions he expressed appreciation for the services of the nurses and others during his illness.

He passed away on Wednesday morning, March 14, having attained the age of 51 years. He is survived by his wife and three sons; one daughter-in-law, Dorothy; a grandson, Allen Eugene; one sister, Mrs. Ben Schmidt; nieces and nephews; and a host of relatives and friends.

Especially during his last illness, he expressed a deep concern for the spiritual welfare of his family. We feel deeply the loss of our husband and father, but are comforted by the assurance that our Father in heaven knows what is best.