Service Information
Myron Werner, age 87, of Norwood Young America, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020, at The Haven at Peace Village in Norwood Young America, Minnesota.
Private Family Funeral Service will be held at Paul-McBride Funeral Chapel in Norwood Young America, Minnesota with interment in the Mayer United Cemetery in Mayer, Minnesota.
Online Guest Book is available at hantge.com.
Obituary
Myron Gilbert Werner was born on February 4, 1933, in New Ulm, Minnesota. He was the son of Gilbert Henry and Eleanora (Schroeder) Werner. Myron was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth, both at Evangelical United Brethren in New Ulm. He received his education at Nicollet Public School.
Myron entered active military service in the United States Army on May 1, 1953, in Minneapolis, MN, and served his country during The Korean War. He received an Honorable Discharge on April 30, 1961, at Fort Sheridan, IL, and achieved the rank of PFC E-3.
On September 16, 1956, Myron was united in marriage to Ruth Harriet Simmons at Presbyterian Church in Kansas City, Missouri. This marriage was blessed with two sons, Stanley and Dean. Myron and Ruth resided in Norwood Young America. They shared 64 years of marriage.
Myron was a lifelong farmer. He enjoyed spending time with his horses and going to horse shows and sales. Myron also enjoyed playing cards. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Norwood Young America.
Myron passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020, at The Haven at Peace Village in Norwood Young America, at the age of 87 years, 9 months and 23 days. Blessed be his memory.
Myron is survived by his:
Wife, Ruth Werner of Norwood Young America, MN;
Sons, Stanley Werner and his wife, Joann, of Norwood Young America, MN,
Dean Werner and his wife, Jane, of Norwood Young America, MN;
Grandchildren, Heidi (Scott) Portner, Bridget (Nick) Grabowski, Wesley (Tracy) Werner, Timothy (Katie) Werner, Jill (Ryan) Rolf;
Great-Grandchildren, Conner Portner, Jacob Grabowski, Carter Grabowski, Levi Werner, Peyton Werner, Ruby Rolf and Hank Rolf;
Siblings, Shirley Anklam of Mankato, MN,
Marilyn Zabel and her husband, Donald, of Belle Plaine, MN,
Lila Martin of Tucson, AZ,
Darrel Werner and his wife, Judy, of Outing, MN;
Nephews, Nieces, many other relatives and friends.
Myron is preceded in death by his Parents, Gilbert and Eleanora Werner; Father-In-Law and Mother-In-Law, James and Laura Simmons; Sisters and Brothers-In-Law, Elaine and Vernon Blank, Marlys and Duaine Wise, Devere Martin, Larry Anklam.
Carol Dammann says
Stan, Dean and family: so sorry for your loss! May God’s peace be with you.
Ross Mason says
So Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May many fond memories remain for your family of all the wonderful times you had with both your mother and father.
Mary Wilson says
Stan and Dean and families. So sorry for your loss. I certainly have fun memories of your dad during our high school years. I can still hear his laugh and thinking of him puts a smile on my face. Sympathies to you.
Mary and Curt Wilson
Jenise Martin says
Rest in peace Uncle Myron.
Kristin Beltz says
Stan, Dean and family..so sorry to hear of Myron’s passing. I heard wonderful stories from Wes and Tim. They loved spending time with him!
Prayers to the family.
Kristin Beltz
Kent and Wendy Paulson says
Sending thoughts and prayers to all of you…know that you’re in our hearts. We mourn the loss of Uncle Myron, but also have peace knowing that he is with our Savior in heaven.