In the early hours of Thursday, November 29, 2007, Archie F. Penner slipped peacefully into the waiting arms of his Lord. He passed away in the palliative care ward at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon, Man.; just 17 days shy of his 90th birthday. Archie grew up on a homestead in Landmark, Man., the seventh child of Peter M. and Maria W. Friesen Penner. After his father died when he was 18, Archie became a fervent believer in Christ and this faith guided his entire life. On May 18, 1947, he married Elvira Suderman Friesen and they had three children between 1948 and 1956. Archie pursued theological studies and a liberal arts education at Winnipeg Bible Institute, Goshen College in Indiana, Wheaten College in Illinois and the University of Iowa. Archie had a PhD and MA, which aided him as a freelance preacher and a Bible college and seminary professor. During this time, he enjoyed spending his summers farming with his sons in Kola, Man. Archie loved to teach and preach and was especially passionate about instructing others in radical Anabaptism. At the age of 82, Archie taught his last class at Steinbach Bible College. He then turned full time to writing and by the time of his death, Archie had authored seven books. Above all else, Archie loved God and his family. He leaves behind his beloved wife, son James (Joy), daughter Lucille (Bob Yutzy), son Earl (Florence), 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one sister Ruby (Archie Plett). Archie was predeceased by his parents, four brothers and three sisters. The viewing is at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Dr, Steinbach on Tuesday, December 4, at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 5, at 2:00 p.m. at the Prairie Rose Evangelical Mennonite Church in Landmark with interment at the church cemetery.