Penner Discovered in Reimer Book

STEINBACH, MB

Shock waves are spreading throughout the Mennonite community of Steinbach this week as a Penner was discovered in the Reimer book. It’s not known how the Penner got into the Reimer family tree, but investigators are on the case.

“Oba! Never in all my wildest dreams – or should I say, nightmares – did I ever imagine I’d be related to one of them Penners!” exclaimed Mr. Reimer. “Next thing you know I’ll be related to a Friesen yet!”

The Reimer book has been scrutinized for its authenticity, and Mennonite scholars have concluded that, yes, a Penner married into the Reimer family during the 1870s.

“In those days there wasn’t much choice,” said Dr. Thiessen. “Either you marry a Penner or that’s the end of the family tree for you. Those were hard times, let me tell you.”

Dr. T