Editing Penner, Johann (1885-1977)

''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1977 Apr 29 p. 34

Birth date: 1885 Jan 31

text of obituary:

(center><h3>JOHANN A. PENNER</h3></center>

Johann A . Penner was born on January
31,1885 in Alexanderwohl, southern Russia,
to Aron and Elisabeth (nee Regehr) Penner.
He became a carpenter, but after sensing a
call to mission service he attended Bible
school in Sagradowka for one year. From
1909 to 1913 he attended Hamburg-Horn
Predigerseminar in Germany to prepare for
missionary service in India.
Because both English and Telegu were
essential for service in that country, the
mission board sent Mr. Penner to England
for language training. This period was reduced to six weeks by the threat of war. He
married Anna Nickel in September, 1913.
The Penners then left to begin 37 years
proclaiming the Gospel in India. Following
their retirement they lived in Kitchener,
Ontario.
Mr. Penner passed away in Kitchener on
January 7. He was predeceased by his wife in
1970. A funeral service was held at the
Kitchener Mennonite Brethren Church with
pastor John Froese and Rev. Dietrich J .
Klassen officiating.
He leaves to mourn three sons and three
daughters, and many friends.

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