Loren Dean Penner was born on September 28, 1946 in Clinton, OK to John and Louise (Klause) Penner and passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Weatherford Regional Hospital, at the age of 74 years, 11 months and 8 days.

Loren was raised east of Bessie, Oklahoma and attended Bessie Schools and Corn Bible Academy where he graduated with the Class of 1964. On January 22, 1966 Loren married Janie Schmidt, and they made their home in Oklahoma City and he worked at St. Anthony Hospital. He attended Tabor College and University of Central Oklahoma where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 1971. In 1973 Loren and Janie moved to Corn, Oklahoma. He was Administrator of the Mennonite Brethren Home for the Aged (now known as (Corn Heritage Village) from 1975 to 1989. From 1990 to 1992 he was the administrator of Cordell Care Center in Cordell, OK. Since then, he has been involved in carpentry, painting, and yard maintenance until his passing. Loren enjoyed spending time visiting with friends and family sitting on the porch, being outdoors and hiking, and often traveled to Colorado.

Loren is survived by his wife, Janie Penner of the home; one son, Jason Penner and wife, Amy and granddaughter, Lexi of Sand Springs, OK; three brothers, Delbert Penner and wife, Pat of Weatherford, OK, Ed Penner and wife, Catherine of Colorado Springs, CO, Norm Penner and wife, Lucy of Clinton, OK; niece and nephews, Si Penner, Jennifer Penner and Jeremy Penner; and cousin, Judy Goertz. Loren is preceded in death by his parents and one infant brother, Glenn Penner.