John Penner

Obituary

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend, John Penner.  John K. Penner was born on March 17, 1936 in Rosthern, Saskatchewan.  He passed away on August 16, 2021 in Fort Nelson, British Columbia.

John is predeceased by his parents Peter and Agnes (Klassen) Penner; brother Peter Penner; sisters Annie (Penner) Rumpel, Sarah (Penner) Fehr, Agnes (Penner) Adrian, and Tina (Penner) Friesen.

John is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Nettie (Fehr) Penner; five children, Jennifer (Penner) Bahme, Colleen (Rod) (Penner) Gerbrandt, Verna (Penner) Guenther, Patrick Penner, and Charles Penner; 8 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

A graveside service for John will be held Saturday, August 21 at 2:00 pm from the Fort Nelson City Cemetery.