Larry J. Penner

He was born on July 23, 1936 in Fremont, Indiana to John L. and Muriel J. (Salsbury) Penner.

Larry graduated from Fremont High School in 1955.

He married Joann Newbauer on August 8, 1955 in Rossville, Georgia.

He was a horse trainer and owner of Country Stables. Larry also drove a semi, was involved in construction, and was the owner of Penner Sanitation.

Larry was very outgoing and never met a stranger. Visiting friends and family, having a good meal, and traveling with Joann were his favorite things to do. He will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his wife, Joann Penner of Fremont, Indiana, children, Randy Penner (Deb Brooks) of Fremont, Indiana, Kim (Stanley) Michael of Angola, Indiana, Scott (Dawn) Penner of Fremont, Indiana, and Sheryl Rakestraw, of Fremont, Indiana, grandchildren, Alisha Rau (Terry Rebeck), Jr., Leanne (Andy) Lies, Scotty (Kelsey) Penner, Claire (Lance) Lorntz, Sarah (Josh) Presley, Clint (Angela) Michael, Skye Rakestraw, and Colt (McKinley) Penner, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, James Penner.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm Friday, July 14, 2023 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 am Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana. Pastor Sam Hoffman will officiate the service.

Burial will be at Ray-Covenanter Cemetery, Fremont, Indiana. A celebration will follow the burial at the Heritage Barn, 6399 E 675 N, Fremont, Indiana.

Memorial donations may be directed to the Ray-Covenanter Cemetery, P.O. Box 63, Fremont, Indiana 46737.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beamsfuneralhome.com for the family.