1921
Gerta
2011
Gerta Penner
November 6, 1921 — January 24, 2011
Gerta Penner died on January 24, 2011, at the Presbyterian Manor in Newton after a short illness.
Mrs. Penner was born on November 6, 1921 in Hoetensleben, Germany and served as an army nurse during World War II. She met and married her husband Hans during the war and moved with her family of four from Germany to Newton in 1956. She took great pride in being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and she helped to support her family with several part-time jobs. For a number of years she and her husband ran a home business translating aircraft flight manuals from English into Spanish and French. For many years Mrs. Penner worked part time for Dr. Herbert Schmidt in his medical practice.
When Mrs. Penner was not busy with her family or at work, she enjoyed reading and crossword puzzling. She was a voracious reader and had a thirst for knowledge and intellectual stimulation. She also enjoyed a lively debate and took keen interest in current events.
Mrs. Penner was preceded in death by her husband; her parents, Hermann and Paula Glitzner Peine; and her brother, Harry Peine.
She is survived by her large family and neighbors, who will miss her greatly. We will always remember her thoughtfulness, generosity and kindness. Rolf and Inge Penner of Wichita are her children. Ivy, Jeff, Karley, Kaitlyn and Kieryn Knobbe of Cimarron, Ks, Robert, Katie and Kaila Penner of New Port News, Va, Derrek, Tina, Christopher, Westley, Kayley and Ester Burrows of McPherson, Ks, and Edith Loughmiller of Dodge City, Ks, are her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and extended family.
At her request, no memorial services will be held. Her family will hold a private gravesite services.
Friends and neighbors may pay their respects at the Broadway Colonial Funeral Home on Thursday and Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to Noon.
The family request no flowers and that contributions be made to a charity of your choice, contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, Ks. 67114
Mrs. Penner was born on November 6, 1921 in Hoetensleben, Germany and served as an army nurse during World War II. She met and married her husband Hans during the war and moved with her family of four from Germany to Newton in 1956. She took great pride in being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and she helped to support her family with several part-time jobs. For a number of years she and her husband ran a home business translating aircraft flight manuals from English into Spanish and French. For many years Mrs. Penner worked part time for Dr. Herbert Schmidt in his medical practice.
When Mrs. Penner was not busy with her family or at work, she enjoyed reading and crossword puzzling. She was a voracious reader and had a thirst for knowledge and intellectual stimulation. She also enjoyed a lively debate and took keen interest in current events.
Mrs. Penner was preceded in death by her husband; her parents, Hermann and Paula Glitzner Peine; and her brother, Harry Peine.
She is survived by her large family and neighbors, who will miss her greatly. We will always remember her thoughtfulness, generosity and kindness. Rolf and Inge Penner of Wichita are her children. Ivy, Jeff, Karley, Kaitlyn and Kieryn Knobbe of Cimarron, Ks, Robert, Katie and Kaila Penner of New Port News, Va, Derrek, Tina, Christopher, Westley, Kayley and Ester Burrows of McPherson, Ks, and Edith Loughmiller of Dodge City, Ks, are her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and extended family.
At her request, no memorial services will be held. Her family will hold a private gravesite services.
Friends and neighbors may pay their respects at the Broadway Colonial Funeral Home on Thursday and Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to Noon.
The family request no flowers and that contributions be made to a charity of your choice, contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, Ks. 67114
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