Obituary for Herman J. Werner
Herman J. "Sonny" Werner, 80, of Treichlers, and formerly of Pottsville, passed away on Wednesday morning, October 2nd, at St. Luke's Carbon Campus, Lehighton, PA.
Born in Philadelphia, on July 6, 1944, he was a son of the late Herman and Lillian (Merket) Werner.
He was a 1963 graduate of Pottsville High School.
Through the years Herman was a self-employed contractor with H.J. Werner Construction, retiring in 2020.
He was an honorary member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and the Slatington Skeet Club. In his spare time he was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters: Joan Drey and Carolyn Schappell.
Herman is survived by his wife, Jacqueline M. (Lipsett) Werner to whom he was married 56 years; daughter, Heather L. Werner, of Emerald, PA; son, Dr. Sean P. Werner, husband of Leanne, of Palmerton; grandchildren: Heidi L. and Hunter V. Werner; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services will be held on Friday, October 11th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, with Father Phil Rodgers officiating.
A visitation with the family will be held on Friday at Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc., 1818 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, from 9:00 a.m. until the procession will leave for church.
Interment will follow in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville.
Lord - Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at lordbixler.com.
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