Editing Penner, Cornelius (1921-2004)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2004 Apr 9 p. 28

Birth date: 1921 Feb 11

text of obituary: 

<center><h3>CORNELIUS PENNER</h3></center>

Cornelius Penner died
Feb. 11. He was born
July 9, 1921 to Peter
and Katherine Penner
in Friedensruh, Rus-
sia. The family immi-
grated to Namaka,
Alta. in 1926, moved
to Glenside and
Bournmouth, Sask.,
then to Ontario. He
accepted Jesus Christ at age 10, was bap-
tized and joined Glenbush (Sask.) MB
Church. He married Mary Kliewer from Vir-
gil, Ont. in 1943. He was instrumental in
starting Niagara Christian Fellowship
Chapel, where he served for 11 years.
They moved to St. Catharines, joining
Scott St. MB Church, then Grantham MB
Church. He taught Sunday school and was
custodian. He carved wood as a hobby. He
was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in
mid-1990s. Even when fearful he was cer-
tain of his faith and longed to see Jesus.
Predeceased by 2 sisters; 1 brother; he is
mourned by Mary; daughters Dorothy
Schritt and Marilyn Bender; sons John and
Bert; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchil-
dren; 1 brother; 2 sisters. The funeral was
Feb . 14 in Grantham MB Church.

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