MHM A.D. (Abraham Dueck) Penner - Steinbach MB
Posted by: PeterNoG
N 49° 31.554 W 096° 41.154
14U E 667462 N 5488493
This Manitoba Historical Marker is on Riemer Avenue just southwest of Main Street in Steinbach, Manitoba.
Waymark Code: WMF25E
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 08/10/2012
Views: 4
Marker Name: A.D. (Abraham Dueck) Penner
Agency: The A.D. Penner Family
Languages: English
Location: Steinbach
Marker Text: A.D. (Abraham Dueck) Penner
-- Tribute --
A.D. Penner was born in 1910 and grew up on a farm five miles northwest of Steinbach where he acquired a lifelong love for horses.
He left the farm in 1937 to establish the Dodge dealership in Steinbach. He coined the phrase 'The Automobile City" and contributed greatly to Steinbach becoming a thriving centre for automotive trade. In the 1950s he also started a successful road construction and earthmoving business.
At age 50 he earned his pilot's licence and flew until age 85. He was instrumental in the building of the Steinbach Ply-in Golf Course. He enjoyed golfing, curling, skiing, water-skiing and riding horses and included his grandchildren in many of these activities.
He served as Councillor from 1947 to 1957 and as Mayor from 1971 to 1980. He was a strong advocate for Steinbach, putting the community ahead of personal benefit.
He was a dedicated family man, an active church member, a member of the Gideons, and an ardent supporter of Christian endeavours and world missions.
A.D. was a man of vision, with a daring, imaginative, and determined spirit.
We invite you to enjoy this park built in his honour.
-- The A.D. Penner Family --
Website: Not listed
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca or mhs.mb.ca: Not listed
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