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Penner, Johann (1885-1977)
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31,1885 in Alexanderwohl, southern Russia, |
31,1885 in Alexanderwohl, southern Russia, |
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to Aron and Elisabeth (nee Regehr) Penner. |
to Aron and Elisabeth (nee Regehr) Penner. |
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Predigerseminar in Germany to prepare for |
Predigerseminar in Germany to prepare for |
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missionary service in India. |
missionary service in India. |
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Because both English and Telegu were |
Because both English and Telegu were |
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essential for service in that country, the |
essential for service in that country, the |
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their retirement they lived in Kitchener, |
their retirement they lived in Kitchener, |
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Ontario. |
Ontario. |
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Mr. Penner passed away in Kitchener on |
Mr. Penner passed away in Kitchener on |
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January 7. He was predeceased by his wife in |
January 7. He was predeceased by his wife in |
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1970. A funeral service was held at the |
1970. A funeral service was held at the |
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Kitchener Mennonite Brethren Church with |
Kitchener Mennonite Brethren Church with |
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| − | pastor John Froese and Rev. Dietrich J |
+ | pastor John Froese and Rev. Dietrich J. |
Klassen officiating. |
Klassen officiating. |
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He leaves to mourn three sons and three |
He leaves to mourn three sons and three |
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daughters, and many friends. |
daughters, and many friends. |
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Latest revision as of 13:01, 21 October 2020
Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1977 Apr 29 p. 34
Birth date: 1885 Jan 31
text of obituary:
JOHANN A. PENNER
Johann A. Penner was born on January 31,1885 in Alexanderwohl, southern Russia, to Aron and Elisabeth (nee Regehr) Penner. He became a carpenter, but after sensing a call to mission service he attended Bible school in Sagradowka for one year. From 1909 to 1913 he attended Hamburg-Horn Predigerseminar in Germany to prepare for missionary service in India.
Because both English and Telegu were essential for service in that country, the mission board sent Mr. Penner to England for language training. This period was reduced to six weeks by the threat of war. He married Anna Nickel in September, 1913. The Penners then left to begin 37 years proclaiming the Gospel in India. Following their retirement they lived in Kitchener, Ontario.
Mr. Penner passed away in Kitchener on January 7. He was predeceased by his wife in 1970. A funeral service was held at the Kitchener Mennonite Brethren Church with pastor John Froese and Rev. Dietrich J. Klassen officiating.
He leaves to mourn three sons and three daughters, and many friends.
