Funeral service for Earlin Eugene Penner, 80, of Fairview will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2014 at the Saron Mennonite Church in Orienta, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at the Saron Mennonite Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Fairview Funeral Home, Inc.

Earlin was born January 30, 1933 in Loyal, Oklahoma to Leon L. and Sarah (Hiebert) Penner and passed away January 12, 2014. Earlin grew up and attended many different schools, graduating from Fairview High School.

Earlin married Bette Marie Foster on Nov. 21, 1953 at her parent's home in Skellytown, Texas. They have lived nearly all their married life in Fairview. Earlin established a career in grocery management for 20 years with Woodward Redbud, Wedel Foods and Ideal Food Store. He changed careers in 1972, and worked in various manufacturing positions with Waldon for 24 years. After his retirement in 1996, he operated Penner Mower Repair Service. Earlin was an active, longstanding member of Saron Mennonite Church. He served the church in many capacities, including deacon.

Earlin is survived by his wife Bette, sons Randy Penner, Dwaine and Sheri Penner; daughters Chrysta Kuhns, Penny Schaefer and companion Deborah Mitchell; brother Sidney and Evelyn Penner and sister Evalene Fields. Earlin is also survived by 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Erma"Pinky" Longhofer.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made through the funeral home to the Saron Mennonite Church or Gideons International.

Condolences can be made online at www.fairviewfuneralhomeinc.com