1923
Warren
2016
Warren Werner
June 11, 1923 — August 31, 2016
Warren C. Werner, 93, of Brecknock Township, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in Mifflin Court, Shillington. He was the husband of the late Virginia Hazel (Vernon) Werner with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Charles and Emma (Rentschler) Werner.
He was a loyal member of Saint John's German Lutheran Church in Reading.
He graduated from Scranton High School and entered the United States Navy, serving during World War II as an aviation machinist mate in North Africa and Okinawa. Charles, his father, was a U.S. Veteran of World War I. He was a Pennsylvania State Policeman for 28 years in Reading, retiring as Corporal in 1973. He was the secretary of the Berks Chapter of PARSE. He then was a school bus driver for Governor Mifflin for ten years.
Warren enjoyed hunting and fishing, swimming, gardening, cooking, woodworking and watching stock car racing. In retirement, he and Hazel loved to cruise and travel.
He is survived by his daughters Nancy J. Carter, wife of Donald Carter of Ocean Pines, Maryland; Janice M. Smith, wife of COL(ret) Grant M. Smith of Fairfax, Virginia; and Bonita Jo Hyneman, wife of Glenn L. Hyneman of Brecknock Township. Mr. Werner is also survived by his grandchildren Doug and Natalie Hyneman, Richard and Deborah Carter, and Karl Smith. He was preceded in death by his grandson Michael Smith. There are 6 great grandchildren. He is survived by his sister Sylvia Shelski of Scranton, and was preceded in death by his sister Ruth Farran, her husband, and Sylvia's husband. Surviving also is his brother in law, Varnum H. Vernon III of Mifflin Park.
The family wants to thank all the wonderful caregivers from Mifflin Court, Assured Assistance and Compassus hospice care.
Funeral Service will be held in Bean Funeral Home, 129 East Lancaster Avenue, Shillington on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 1:30 pm. Reverend Rachael Dietz of St. John's Lutheran, Mohnton will officiate. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery, Sinking Spring. The family will receive relatives and friends Wednesday 12:30-1:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice in memory of Mr. Warren C. Werner. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com
He was a loyal member of Saint John's German Lutheran Church in Reading.
He graduated from Scranton High School and entered the United States Navy, serving during World War II as an aviation machinist mate in North Africa and Okinawa. Charles, his father, was a U.S. Veteran of World War I. He was a Pennsylvania State Policeman for 28 years in Reading, retiring as Corporal in 1973. He was the secretary of the Berks Chapter of PARSE. He then was a school bus driver for Governor Mifflin for ten years.
Warren enjoyed hunting and fishing, swimming, gardening, cooking, woodworking and watching stock car racing. In retirement, he and Hazel loved to cruise and travel.
He is survived by his daughters Nancy J. Carter, wife of Donald Carter of Ocean Pines, Maryland; Janice M. Smith, wife of COL(ret) Grant M. Smith of Fairfax, Virginia; and Bonita Jo Hyneman, wife of Glenn L. Hyneman of Brecknock Township. Mr. Werner is also survived by his grandchildren Doug and Natalie Hyneman, Richard and Deborah Carter, and Karl Smith. He was preceded in death by his grandson Michael Smith. There are 6 great grandchildren. He is survived by his sister Sylvia Shelski of Scranton, and was preceded in death by his sister Ruth Farran, her husband, and Sylvia's husband. Surviving also is his brother in law, Varnum H. Vernon III of Mifflin Park.
The family wants to thank all the wonderful caregivers from Mifflin Court, Assured Assistance and Compassus hospice care.
Funeral Service will be held in Bean Funeral Home, 129 East Lancaster Avenue, Shillington on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 1:30 pm. Reverend Rachael Dietz of St. John's Lutheran, Mohnton will officiate. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery, Sinking Spring. The family will receive relatives and friends Wednesday 12:30-1:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice in memory of Mr. Warren C. Werner. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com
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Wednesday, September 7, 2016
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