Penner, Peter P. (1909-1949)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1949 Jun 23 p. 1

Birth date: 1909

text of obituary:

MANITOBA FARMER FATALLY BURNED IN TRACTOR ACCIDENT

Gnadental, Man. — Peter P. Penner, 40, local farmer, was fatally burned when he was pinned under his tractor, which upset and burst into flames on a road near Plum Coulee, Saturday, June 4.

Funeral services were held Sunday, June 5, at the victim's home, with Abram Bueckert and Frank Sawatzky officiating. He is survived by his widow, three daughters, a sister Helen of Winnipeg and brother, George. A graveside service was to be held Wednesday afternoon.