Benjamin Penner Obituary

The family announces the passing of Benjamin Penner of Wheatley, Ontario on October 9, 2026. Benjamin, born on November 2, 1955, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Benjamin Penner to show support.

Benjamin will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honour Benjamin by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Benjamin is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Benjamin’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: wife: Eva Loewen (deceased) and Margaret Neufeld; children: Emma (David) Wiens, Lidia (David) Penner, Sarah (John) Martens, Helena (Jacob) Martens, and Albert (Margarita) Penner; step-children: Herman (Anna) Neufeld, Anna (Bill) Fehr, Lisa (Peter) Friesen, Helena (Ian) Bodnaryk, Isaak (Yolanda) Neufeld, John (Anna) Neufeld, and Frank (Justina) Neufeld; 17 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 34 step-grandchildren, and 2 step-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Thursday, October 15th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Word of Life Community Church (1771 Talbot Rd, Ruthven, ON N9Y2E5).