The funeral service for Opal Frances Penner, age 93 will be held Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the New Hopedale Mennonite Church, Meno, OK. Rev James K Suderman will officiate. Burial will be in the Karoma Cemetery, Goltry, OK. Arrangements are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.
Opal was born December 19, 1916 near Goltry, OK to Joe and Dena (Jantz) Buller and died on August 1, 2010.
She married Lawrence Penner, July 26, 1936 in Goltry, OK. She was a homemaker and active partner in the farming, ranching and dairy operations with her husband until his death in May 1994.
She was active with Ladies Aid at New Hopedale Mennonite Church where she was a member. She quilted with her sisters for charity purposes. In the past she was involved in the music activities of her church, singing in the choir and small group ensembles.
Survivors include her children: Joan Van Meter, Enid, OK; Norma Gray, Olathe, KS and Karen Jantzen and husband Jay, Yukon, OK; 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; sister, Ruby Regier and brother, Robert Buller.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by daughter, Shirley Buller; sisters, Mildred Schmidt and Matilda Buller; brothers, Virgil Buller and Elgin Buller.
Memorials may be made to New Hopedale Mennonite Church or Oklahoma Bible Academy with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home as custodian of the funds. Condolences may be emailed to the family at ladusauevans@suddenlinkmail.com.
There will be a time of visitation with the family Tuesday from 6-8 pm at the funeral home.