Penner, Henry A. (1886-1974)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 194 Nov 29 p. 29

Birth date: 1886 Aug 20

text of obituary:

HENRY A. PENNER

Henry Penner was born in Southern Russia on August 20, 1886. In his youth he accepted the Lord as his personal Saviou was baptized and became a member of th Mennonite Brethren Church.

On August 27, 1911 he was united i marriage with Maria Enns . To this unio were born four sons and four daughters.

He and his family emigrated to th United States in 1921, where they lived fo five years. In 1928 they moved to Domain Man., and several years later to Sperling Man. where he farmed for 15 years. The they went to Winnipeg where he pursued h trade as a carpenter. They retired to Stein bach, Man. While there, the Lord called hi beloved wife home, a year after they ha celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary

In May 1963 he married the former Mr John Boese of Port Rowan, Onto They move to Port Rowan, and the Lord blessed them with 11 happy years together.

On October 5 the Lord called him hom He was predeceased by his first wife, tw daughters and one son. He had unwaverin trust in God, integrity and determinatio that helped him conquer many difficulties i life.

Left to mourn his departure are h .beloved wife; three sons: Henry of London Ont., Peter of Winnipeg, Irvin of Newton Man.; two daughters: (Mrs.) Mary Krahn o Victoria and (Mrs.) Louise Banman of Win nipeg; three daughters-in-law; two sons-in law; his second wife's two sons and six daughters; 65 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren, one sister and one brother.