Richard Willis Werner Obituary
The memory of Richard Willis Werner of Battle Creek, Michigan, born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on September 4, 2024 at the age of 67, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Willis Werner to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Werner and Theresa Werner (Newman); and his nephew Tommy Nowak. He is survived by: his wife Kara Werner; his daughters, Kelsey Werner and Cora England (Jeremy); his granddaughter Ambria England; his siblings, Deborah Scurrah (John), James Werner, Sharlynn O'Shea (Tim) and Lisa Stalla (Carl); his parents-in-law, Victor and Shirene Poronczuk; his brother Victor; his sister-in-law Judy Poronczuk; his brother Dave; and his friend Chris. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 10th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service (375 W Dickman Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49037). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 11th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church (157 Chapel Hill Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49015). A burial was held on Wednesday, September 11th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Fort Custer National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Wounded Warrior Project or Humane Society of South Central Michigan.