Henry Penner

Henry Penner, of Aylmer passed away in Mexico City, Mexico on Tuesday June 20, 2023, in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Gertrude (Harder) Penner. Dear father of Henry (Nancy) Penner, Pete (Sarah) Penner, Jake (Martha) Penner, John (Tina) Penner, Trudy (Dave) Bergen, Susan (Joe) Blatz, Isaak (Eva) Penner, Willy (Helen) Penner, Lisa (Isaak) Dyck and Dave (Eva) Penner. Grandfather to 60 grandchildren and great-grandfather 5 great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind 1 brother and 4 sisters and many nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. Predeceased by 2 sons and 1 daughter, his father, mother, father-in-law, mother-in-law, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. Born in Durango, Mexico on January 14, 1948, to his parents Henry and Susan (Enns) Penner. Married his beloved wife Gertrude on January 18, 1970. He loved to spend many hours in his woodworking shop and loved his grandchildren dearly.
The funeral service was held at Sommerfeld Mennonite Church, Mount Salem on Monday, July 10, 2023 at 2 p.m. Burial at St. Luke’s Cemetery, Vienna.