Donald Paul Werner

Donald Paul Werner, age 77 of Hastings passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012. He was born March 3, 1934 in Muskegon, Michigan the son of Leo Werner and Martha (Aberlate) Vanburgen.

Don honorably served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He married Louise (Allard) Werner and later Hazel (Hilton) Werner, both marriages ending in divorce. He then married Barbara McDowell Werner and together, they were married over 20 years. Don worked in construction for many years, at Lear-Siegler and after retirement was a greeter at the Hastings Wal-Mart for ten years.

Don was a rocket football coach in his earlier years, he was an avid sports fan, loved gospel and country music and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of the Good Shepard Lutheran Church and the American Legion, Hastings Post #45.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Jean Werner in 2006; his parents; infant son, Donald P. Werner Jr. and half brother, Leo Werner.

Don is survived by his loving children: Donna (Dave) Rogers, Kim (Jesse) Berg, Rick (Pamela) Werner, Tammy Werner and Jodi (Patrick) Plite; step-children: Jerry Raak, Gary (Carol) Raak and Ricky Raak; grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Melissa Rogers, Mandy Howard, David Rogers, Jesse Berg, Jamie Berg, Joe Shuker, Danielle (Erik) Garcia, Jessica Shuker, Andrew (Rachel) Mather, Jacob Plite Taylor Werner, Sarah Ream, Brandi Plite, Eric Werner, Spencer Hallock, Dillon Berg, Connor Plite, Bradee McCoy, Kale Rogers and twins, Isaiah and Elijah Rogers, several loving step great-grandchildren and step grandchildren as well as nieces, nephews and many special friends.

Memorial Contributions:
American Cancer Society
Great Lakes Division, Inc.
Attn: Memorial and Tribute Gifts
1755 Abbey Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48823?

Visitation and Funeral Service:
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Visitation: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Funeral Service: 1:00 pm
Girrbach Funeral Home
328 S. Broadway
Hastings, MI 49058
Pastor Jim Roemke, officiating

Luncheon:
American Legion Post #45
Hastings, MI  49058