Penner, Isaac W. (1902-1969)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1969 Sep 25 p. 2

Birth date: 1902 Sep 13

text of obituary:

FATAL HEART ATTACK FOLLOWS ACCIDENT

Inman, Kan. — Word has been received here that I. W. Penner, 67, of Iroquois, S. D. and former resident of Inman, died Sept. 15 suffering a heart attack which followed a truck accident.

A native of Manitoba, Mr. Penner resided in Inman until five years ago. He was a member of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, and funeral services were held at Iroquois on Sept. 18.

Survivors include his widow, the former Mary Ann Ensz, two sons and seven grandchildren.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1969 Dec 11 p. 11

text of obituary:

ISAAC W. PENNER

Isaac W. Penner, son of Isaac T. and Tina (Wohlgemuth) Penner, was born Sept. 13, 1902, at Clearspring, Manitoba, and departed from this life Sept. 15, 1969, reaching the age of 67 years and two days. He died unexpectedly while driving a truck about a mile from home.

When but two years of age, Isaac lost his mother. Later his father remarried and the home was again blest with a mother, who tenderly taught and cared for him in his youth.

At the age of 13, in 1915, he with his parents, moved to Lubbock, Texas. Here he continued his education, attending school only when he could be spared at home. On the plains he met with hardships of pioneering.

When he was 17 years old he was convicted of his unsaved condition. Yielding to the call of God, he repented and received forgiveness of his sins. Upon the confession of his faith and peace with God, he was baptized by Minister Abraham C. Ensz and became a member of the Church of God in Christ Mennonite, of which he remained a faithful member until the Lord called him home.

In 1922, due to a deep spiritual concern for the welfare of their children, his parents and family moved to Inman, Kansas. On June 1, 1930 he was married to Mary Ensz of Inman, where they established their home, sharing life's joys and sorrows for over 39 years. This union was blest with one daughter and two sons. A daughter, Irene, preceded him at the age of two.

Father was an industrious farmer all his life, providing well for the material needs of his family. He was also interested in his neighbors, having a kind and considerate nature, and delighted in being friendly to all he met.

Due to limited farming possibilities, his sons became interested in South Dakota and established their homes here. Wanting to remain close to our family, we moved to Osceola, S. D., in 1965 and established our home there.

Father enjoyed good health until the last years, when his physical condition caused him to become somewhat inactive. However, he enjoyed visiting and helping in several church missions for shot periods of time.

Father had a deep concern for his children and grandchildren, encouraging them to serve the Lord. His concern also reached out to his beloved church and he often gave a testimony for the Lord.

He leaves his sorrowing wife Mary; two sons, Clarence and wife Betty, Abe and wife Clarabel, and seven grandchildren, all of Iroquois, S. D.; three brothers, Henry W. Penner of Hillsboro, Kan., David N. Penner of Inman, Kan., and John N. Penner, Rio Verde, Brazil; three sisters, Lena, Mrs. John A. Ensz of Inman, Kathrine, Mrs. John P. Dueck of Manitoba, and Matilda, Mrs. Wilbert Ensz of Inman; also nieces and nephews and many relatives.