Roy Dennis Werner
Roy Dennis Werner, age 72, of Hancock, Wisconsin passed away Friday, July 26, 2024 at his home following complications from COPD, a-fib and diabetes.
Memorial services will be 3:00 on August 15, 2024 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Big Flats, Wisconsin. Rev. Margo Peterson will officiate. Interment will be at the Niebull Cemetery, Town of Big Flats, Wisconsin. Visitation will be August 15 from 2:00 until the time of service at Zion Lutheran Church.
Roy was born July 31, 1951 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Roy and Donna (Blank) Werner. He was soon joined by three brothers, Mike, Mark, and Larry, and a sister, Jean. He graduated from Central High School in LaCrosse, WI in 1969 and joined the National Guard where he served for three years. He worked for Bud Hanson of Coon Valley as a farmhand and livestock hauler.
He married Peggy L. Peterson on June 6, 1987 in Big Flats, WI, and moved to Adams County. Together they raised Tammy, Peggy’s daughter. He worked as a bus driver for Adams-Friendship Schools before getting a job with Carlson Seed Company as the farm operations manager. He retired from Carlson’s to take over the Peterson (Peggy’s) family farm. He bought a portable bandsaw mill and did custom lumber sawing for people. Werner Woods helped build many cabins and homes in the community. In 2021, he
had a farming accident that left him hospitalized for several months followed by more months of rehab. The accident left him with the inability to walk. He continued farming through his son-in-law Nate and wife and with the help of neighbors. Another fall in the spring of 2024 resulted in a broken leg, more rehab ended his farming except in advisory role.
Roy’s greatest loves were his family and farming. He enjoyed fishing at the cabin in Turtle Lake and his travels to Branson, South Dakota, Ocean City and Alaska. From his childhood and throughout his adulthood, he like to tinker, constructing everything from go-carts, a harvester for millet seed heads, and reconfiguring his sawmill to include hydraulics. Roy also enjoyed going to antique tractor shows.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Donna, brother, Mike, brother-in-law, Scott, and nephew, Andrew.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy, daughter, Tammy (Nate) Sunderlage and granddaughter, Kinsey, sister, Jean Holubar, brothers, Mark and Larry (Jan) Werner, sisters-in-law, Kathy Peterson, Sue (Tom) Seegert, brothers-in-law Tom (Bev) Peterson, Pete Peterson and many cousins, nephews and nieces.
Memorials may be directed in Roy’s memory to Zion Lutheran Church.
Peggy, You have our blessings & sympathy. Was sorry to hear of Roy’s passing. He is now at peace.
Peggy, Scott and I are so sorry for your loss! Please know that you and your family will be in our prayers!! ❤️
My condolences to all of you with the loss of Roy. May your many memories and his love for all of you sustain you through the difficult days and years ahead. May he rest in peace and may you all find peace and comfort as you continue your journey with him in your hearts.
My heart goes out to you Peg and your family. Wishing you peace. My deepest sympathy. Gods blessings.
Hugs
We are so sorry for your loss. Cherish all your memories
So Sorry for Your Family’s Loss……
So sorry for your loss to you and your family.Roy cut lumber for C liffs crafts
My deepest condolences, Peggy and families.
Peggy, Joe and I are so sorry to hear of Roy’s passing. I remember Roy as always having a smile on his face and ready to talk about farming. So sorry for you and your entire family on his passing.
I’m so sorry for your loss
Our sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Roy.
Peggy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Roy will be missed. Hugs and prayers to you all. All my love.
Peggy and family, So sorry to hear about Roy. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow. Find comfort through Faith, Family, and Friends.
Peggy, Our thoughts are with you and your family; cherish your memories of Roy.
So very sorry Peggy. I will be keeping you in my paayers.
So sorry for your loss Peggy.
I am so sorry Peggy! My thoughts and prayers are with you!!
Roy was a great guy always enjoyed when he came to saw lumber. Alan Bork
So Sorry. Greg and Patty Kobs.
So very sorry for your loss Peggy and Family.
Peggy and family,
Sending you my deepest condolences with the passing of Roy. Peggy may all of the memories you have made and shared with your husband give you comfort. May the Great Spirit above, along with our Heavenly Father hold all of you ever so close and comfort you. Sincerely, Kay
So very sorry on your loss. May God family and friends comfort you
Roy was a special man. He will be missed by many. Peggy I am so sorry for your loss.