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Herman Penner

June 28, 1939 - July 30, 2017

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Obituary For Herman Penner

Herman Penner, resident of Grovedale, passed away of an aortic aneurysm, on Sunday, July 30, 2017, at the QEII Hospital in Grande Prairie, At the age of 78 years.

Herman was born June 28, 1939 in Gouldtown, SK. At a young age, he moved with his family to Fort Vermilion until they moved to Didsbury at age 5. He moved to Grande Prairie in 1962 to work as a Catskinner until he discovered the eighteen wheeler.

During this time, while waterskiing on Lake Saskatoon, He met the love of his life Hilda. They were married on June 4, 1966. Two sons followed: Glenn in May 1968 and Mark in December 1969.

For the next 50 years, his love of trucking had him hauling general freight, logs, gravel, asphalt, and oil.

In 1994, Herman and Hilda moved to the Grovedale area on land Herman cleared to raise horses and eventually buffalo.

Herman loved the outdoors and the mountains, riding his horses, skidooing, guiding, fishing, farming, buffalo ranching, and camping with family. He also loooved chocolate.

He will be sadly missed by his wife of 51 years Hilda (nee Enns); children: Glenn (Heather) and Mark; grandchildren: Katherine and Liam; sisters: Olinda (Eldon), and Norma, sisters in-law Ruby (Albert), Helen (Keith), Elma (Neil), and Barb (Rocky); brothers in-law: Wally (Linda), John (Ruth), and Steve (Tracey); as well as many special nephews nieces and friends.

Herman was predeceased by his father Dietrich, mother Maria, brothers Albert and Richard, father and mother in-law Cornelius and Elizabeth, and sister in-law Betty.

A Funeral Service will be held Friday, August 4, 2017 at 1:00pm, at Church of Christ in Grande Prairie (9602 92 Ave.).

Memorial donations may made to Pine Ridge Adventure Camp c/o Church of Christ (9602 92 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 0H4).

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  • June 24, 2021

    McCullough Marie

    Hilda and Family my sincerest condolences to all of you. I always enjoyed that you both always took the time to stop and visit and talk. Herman will be very missed. Hugs and Prayers Marie

  • June 24, 2021

    Westad DawnMarie

    My deepest sympathies to you and your families.

  • June 24, 2021

    Williams John

    Our condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Love from John and zorda Williams

  • June 24, 2021

    Parr Jason & Iris

    We send our heartfelt condolences as you walk these muddy waters of grief. Our prayers are with you all during these difficult days as you say goodbye to a wonderful dad and grandpa.

  • June 24, 2021

    Greipl Terry, Joan Terrance and Katrina

    so sorry to hear of your loss, he was a great man and will be missed. We will not be able to attend but our hearts and prayers are with you and the family. hugs to all

  • June 24, 2021

    Hallick Mike

    Our condolences to you and family

  • June 24, 2021

    Friesen Susan

    Hi Hilda. So sorry to hear of Hermans passing. I Would of loved to be able to come to the funeral but time & distance didn't make it possible. Our thoughts .& prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Love Susan

  • June 24, 2021

    Cote Terry

    We are very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely Terry and JaeJay Cote

  • June 24, 2021

    Lambrecht Sharon

    To Aunt Hilda ,Glen, Mark, Heather, Katherine, Liam, I'm so sorry for your loss! When I think about Uncle Herman, I think about a hard working man. Quiet most of the time, but when he had something to say you listened cause it was usually something profound. I remember one time, I was poking fun at my dad. I don't remember what it was about but, Uncle Herman said "that was a good one," and let out a laugh! I will miss him deeply! My love to you all and wish I could have been there today! Thinking of you all! Sending prayers and hugs! Love Sharon

  • June 24, 2021

    Johnston Cam & Sherri

    Our condolences for your loss. So many memories of Herman - the great outdoorsman and bison rancher! We have sent a donation in his name to the Adventure Camp so that his outdoor spirit can be passed on.

  • June 24, 2021

    Chledowski Michael

    Our deepest condolences for your family during this time. You are in our thoughts & prayers.

We are experiencing some technical difficulties with our Obituaries.  We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.  Our apologies for any inconvenience.

 

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