Vernes "Vern" Penner, 83, of Bethany, OK was born in Colony, OK on December 18, 1929 to Jacob H. and Helena E. Schellenberg Penner. Vern went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2013. He grew up on a farm in Corn, OK where he attended school to the 8th grade, leaving school to help his parents farm. He served in the Army for 2 years. Afterward, he attended barber college and barbered for 5 years in Weatherford, OK. He spent the remainder of his career as a carpenter to the age of 80. Vern was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings, Daniel Penner, Alvina Fleming, Menno Penner, Elmer Penner, Hannah Penner and John Penner. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Estella June Newlon Penner; their three daughters and their families, Sheryl D. and Dave Hatch of AR, Karen S. and Terry Carr of IA, Vonda K. and Ron Walkup of Warr Acres, OK; one brother, Wilbur Penner of Okla. City and sister, Esther Petty of CA; 7 grandchildren, Katie, Michele, Hannah, Austin, Jacob, Joey and Mary; and 1 great-grandson, Matthew. Vern was a devoted husband and father and will be missed deeply. Visitation will be held 10:00 am - 9:00 pm with the family greeting friends from 6:00 - 8:00pm, Monday, September 30. Graveside services will be held 3:00pm, Tuesday, October 1 in the Bethany Cemetery. Viewing Monday, September 30, 2013 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM Mercer-Adams Funeral Service 3925 N. Asbury Bethany, OK 73008 with the family greeting friends from 6:00pm - 8:00pm Graveside Service Tuesday, October 1, 2013 03:00 PM Bethany Cemetery N.W. 63rd and Rockell Bethany, OK 73008