A.D. Penner

Abraham Dueck Penner (September 3, 1910 – March 7, 2008) was a businessman and politician in Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada. He served as Steinbach's mayor from 1971 to 1980.[1]

Penner was born on a farm just outside of Steinbach to a Russian Mennonite family in 1910 and established Steinbach's first Dodge dealership in 1937.[2] He coined the phrase "The Automobile City" and promoted Steinbach as a center for the automobile trade in Manitoba. He was also instrumental in starting the Steinbach Fly-in Golf Course.

Penner served on Steinbach city council from 1947-1957 and was elected mayor in 1971.[3] A large park in his name was established in Steinbach. Steinbach's "Abe's Hill" is also named in his honour.

References

  1. ↑ "AD Penner". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Tribute to A.D. Penner". steinbachonline.com. Retrieved September 28, 2017.
  3. ↑ "AD Penner". Birchwood. Retrieved May 30, 2017.


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