Penner, Herman (1870-1946)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1946 Apr 25 p. 3

Birth date: 1870 Aug 19

text of obituary:

HERMAN PENNER

Herman Penner was born August 19, 1870, in West Prussia, Germany. His parents were Heinrich and Maria Penner, nee Penner. He received his education in the village school.

On confession of his faith he was baptized on Pentecost day, 1888, and received into membership of the church. In 1890 he came to America, where he lived on the farm until 1941, when he moved to Beatrice.

He became ill and was taken to the hospital on March 16. Here he was kindly cared for until he was called to his heavenly reward at 9 o'clock on the morning of March 27.

He reached the age of 75 years, 7 months and 8 days. His departure is mourned by one sister, three brothers and many relatives and friends.

Asleep in Jesus peaceful rest
Whose waking is supremely blest
No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour
That manifests the Savior's power.

Funeral services for Herman Penner were held at the Harmon Mortuary, Beatrice, Saturday, March 30. A ladies quartet opened these services with the song, "Take Time to be Holy." Rev. Walter H. Dyck then gave the invocation and led in prayer. His comforting words directed to the immediate family, relatives, and friends were taken from John 11:21-36. "Near to the Heart of God" was sung by the quartet.

The services at the First Mennonite church were in charge of Rev. H. Albert Claassen and Rev. Walter H. Dyck. The congregation joined in the singing of the German hymn, "Es ist volbracht." Rev. Claassen spoke on the text as recorded in Ps. 90:3. The quartet composed of Margaret Goossen, Mrs. Donald Claassen, Irene and Martha Thimm, and accompanied by Frieda Claassen,sang, "So nimm denn meine Haende." Rev. Dyck's message was based on the Scripture passages found in Romans 8:18, 28, 35-39. After his closing prayer the quartet sang the selection "Abide With Me."

Interment was made at the church cemetery. The quartet sang, "Have Thine Own Way Lord," and Rev. Dyck red several selected Scriptures and spoke the committal prayer and benediction.