Penner, Henry G. (1924-1949)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1949 Apr 21 p. 3

Birth date: 1924 Aug 4

text of obituary:

HENRY G. PENNER, JR.

Henry G. Penner Jr., son of Dr. Henry G. and Anna Zimmerman Penner, was born August 4, 1924, at Beatrice, Nebraska and died April 12, 1949, at the home of his parents at the age of 24 years, eight months and eight days.

He attended elementary school in Beatrice, and graduated from high school May 28, 1942, He was baptized on May 24, 1942, by Rev. Walter H. Dyck and became an active member of the First Mennonite church.

The following year he attended Bethel college at North Newton, Kansas. He continued his education at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, receiving his A. B. degree July 27, 1945. He entered the University of Nebraska College of Medicine at Omaha the same year and was to have graduated in May, 1949.

He is survived by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Henry G. Penner, one brother, Dr. Donald H. Penner, one sister-in-law, Mrs. Donald (Mary Naple) Penner, and numerous relatives and friends.

The Mennonite obituary: 1949 Apr 26 p. 11