SHELLSBURG:

Duane Melvin Werning ~ 83 ~ Born January 16, 1936 to Arthur and Emma (Weiss) Werning of Newhall, IA was escorted to be with his Savior on Saturday, March 16, 2019.

Service to be held Friday, March 22, at 10:30 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Newhall.  Visitation to be held Thursday, March 21, 4 ~ 7 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Newhall and  one hour before the service.

He was diagnosed with cancer and transitioned peacefully at his home.

He was united in marriage to Ruth Floyd in 1957.  She was escorted to be with her Savior in 1994.

In 1998 he was united in marriage to Bonnie Haines.

He enjoyed the simple things in life ~ mowing lawn, fishing in the little creeks, dancing, casinos, card games, country drives to look at crops and most importantly, his family ~ from the oldest generation to the youngest. (The grandchildren and great-grandchildren were favorites tho!)

He spent his life working hard at Wilson's Meat Packing Plant, Quaker Oats and Newco Elevator and carpentry.  He had a construction business for many years, but his passion was in farming, livestock and living in the country.

He is survived by his wife Bonnie, four children: Diane (David) Mudderman, Douglas (Cindy) Werning, Mark (Lori) Werning and Michael (Teresa) Werning;  13 grandchildren: Dustin (Kelli) Mudderman, Theresa (Kasey) Schmitt, Derik (Jamie) Mudderman, Autumn (Michael) Clark, Jeffrey (Brittany) Werning, Jessica Werning, Matthew (Jessica) Werning, Breanna (Matt) Ties, Melinda Werning, Justin (Alicia) Werning, Chessa, Kayla and Joshua Werning. 15 greatgrandchildren: Reagan, Dalton, Rylee, Kael, Kaden, Addyson, Mason, Mya, Emmett, Loralie (in April), Tanner, Brynlee, Madelyn, baby girl (in June) and Lincoln (in April); Two brothers: Wilfred and Vernon. Brothers in law, Alfred Karsten, Don Huedephol, Ronnie McClure, Denny McClure and Phil Winkler; Sisters in law: Kathy Werning, Pat Werning, Doris Werning, Tammy Werning, Alice Meyer, Ursula McClure and Judy McClure; and Numerous Nieces and Nephews.

He was preceded by his Parents and his Wife Ruth; Brothers: Delbert, Merlin, Charles and Leroy; Sisters: Lorene Karsten and Ruth Huedephol; His Fathers in law and Mothers in law; Two Brothers in law; and Four Sisters in law; One Niece; One Great Niece; Three Nephews and One Great Nephew.