Name: Celebration of Life for WILLIAM FRANCIS WERKISER Sr.
Start: 2015-07-19T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Boyd-Horrox-Givnish Funeral Home

WERKISER
WILLIAM FRANCIS SR., retired Norristown school teacher and basketball coach passed away at Manatawny Manor in Pottstown on July 13, 2015. He was 82 years old. Resided in Boyertown with his beloved wife of 27 years Shirley A. (Wolverton-Shickling) Werkiser. Also lived for many years in the Norristown area. William, known as Bill, was born Feb. 25, 1933 in Norristown, the son of the late Laura W. (nee Titus) and George M. Werkiser, Sr. Survived by his wife Shirley, brother James (Dottie Lee) Werkiser, sons Mark (Cheryl), G. Jeffery (Frances), William Jr. (Michele), daughter Cheryl (Robert) Dare, step-sons Thomas (Rebecca) Schickling, Craig S. (Donna) Schickling, Troy F. Schickling, step-daughter Cherylann (Ray) McCabe, six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his brother George M. Werkiser Jr.
Friends and relatives are invited to Bill's life celebration at the BOYD-HORROX FUNERAL HOME OF EAST NORRITON, 200 W. Germantown Pike, Norristown PA. on Sunday, July 19, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and also on Monday from 11:00 A.M. to 11:50 A.M. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 23 E. Airy Street, Norristown, PA with a Memorial Mass to follow at the Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bill's memory to Norristown Area Education Foundation, 401 N. Whitehall Rd., Norristown, PA 19403 for support of the new stadium. Interment will be private.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Jul. 16, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for WILLIAM WERKISER

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26 Entries

Stephen Conway

November 1, 2017

Just saw this today (Nov 1, 2017), probably becausee my wife and I live in St. Paul, Minnesota so I don't see Norristown newspapers. Mr. Werkiser was a coach of mine both at Marshall St. Elementary and at Norristown High (track). I remember him as a serious/tough coach who was also the kindest of all the coaches at NHS. Sad to know he's gone.
Steve Conway, NHS '65

Marvin Rouse

July 20, 2016

My sympathies to the family. Mr. Werkeiser was my Driver's ED coach and Bill was in a few of my classes. I also played in many summer leagues with Mark. Good family!

Bob Mazzerle

August 10, 2015

To the Werkeiser family, we are so sorry for your loss as all us that knew "Werky" remember his ever lasting personality. A personality that gave us warmth, friendship, a mentor to emulate in our daily lives and a person we all respected. Looking back over the years, I often think about the talks we had about me coaching alongside you. I left Norristown School District to teach elsewhere but it would have been a priviledge and an honor to have sat next to you on that infamous basketball bench during those special and successful years at Norristown High "Glory Days". To Mrs. Werkeiser, Mark and the rest of your family, my wife and I want you to know we could not be any more proud of knowing such a great person as your husband, father and grandfather. We are no longer living in the area and would have preferred to say those words in person.
Always remember those expereinces we had all shared with Bill! They truly were special!
Bob and Carol Mazzerle

Theresa & Tom Weidamoyer

July 22, 2015

Shirley,

I am so sorry to hear this news and you have our condolences. Bill was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. I know we have lost touch but you remain in our thoughts and prayers.

July 20, 2015

Werky,
A good friend. Our paths didn't cross
often after our school years, but when we did meet the conversation picked up as if we were
together yesterday.You are tribute to our
generation.
Rail Sylvester

Charle Mack

July 19, 2015

Mrs. Werkiser, I am so sorry to read of Bill's passing, he was one of the nicest men I have ever known. We moved to Florida 5 years ago and cannot attend the services but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.

Jack Hannan

July 19, 2015

Rest in peace coach. Even though played at Kenrick remember many teaching moments from you in summer leagues and around the park.

Ellen Bond

July 19, 2015

Sorry for your loss

David and Maria Werkioser

July 19, 2015

Rest in peace Uncle Bill! You were always kind to us and we loved your sense of humor. May God bless you! Dave and Maria Werkiser

July 18, 2015

I loved Mr. Werkhiser, he was a nice man, a great coach, a had a great sense of humor. the world has lost a great man, and God has gained one. thank for all your good influence on many. you were a truly good teacher!!

Brenda DiDonato-Geyer

July 17, 2015

Werkiser Family

I send my deepest sympathy for your whole entire family. I graduated with Billy in 1984 from Norristown and my Dad Turp Foelker graduated with your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire famiy during this difficult time. Phyllis (Foelker) Bowers

Mary

July 17, 2015

Bill "coach" was a great person. I always enjoyed our talks and his reminiscing about his days coaching basketball. He loved to hear about your children's sports no matter what they played football, basketball, baseball he couldn't wait to hear how the game went when you came in the next day to work. He always loved talking about his grandchildren games as well. Bill will be missed greatly. My deepest condolences go to Shirley and the family.

Herbert Garber

July 17, 2015

One of my most memorable and favorite teachers at Norristown High. He made a positive impact on my life. Rest in peace.

Jackie Bean Proud

July 16, 2015

I was a 1967 graduate from Norristown High. He was my Drivers Ed teacher. He was the sweetest man and will be miss. Rest in peace Mr.W

Patty (DiNenna) Tokonitz

July 16, 2015

I attended Norristown H.S. and graduated in 1971. I always liked Mr. W. and thought he was a wonderful teacher and a truly wonderful guy. I thought about him just recently and was very sorry to hear of his passing. If there's a basketball team in Heaven, he'll be coaching it.

Carol Tompkins

July 16, 2015

My prayers go out to the familia members and friends of Bill. He was one of the best coaches at Norristown and was a great mentor to me..

Gary Heil

July 16, 2015

Norristown has lost another great one. Rest in peace Werky...

John Pontin

July 16, 2015

So sorry to near about Werky....my comdolences to the family...he was the best...our classrooms were next to each other one year at the high school.

Caro Y. Dudley

July 16, 2015

Mr. Werkiser was one of the kindest and sweetest members of the faculty and coaching staff at Eisenhower. He will always be loved. Carol Y. Dudley

Rob Schottmiller

July 16, 2015

My thoughts and prayer are with the Werkiser Family at this time. What a great person.

July 16, 2015

I was so sad to hear the news about Mr. Werkiser. He was a great guy and teacher. Lisa LaPenna

Gary & Bobbie Mengle

July 16, 2015

Norristown has lost another legend, Werky just joined the Field of Dreams coaching staff with the likes of Skagg, Mr. Mac etc.

Bill Wacker Jr.

July 16, 2015

Mr. Werkiser was the first coach I had back in grade school, what a nice man. Rest in peace. Bill Wacker Jr.

Janet Stavrides

July 15, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I was a student at NAHS while he was there, and spent more than a few hours in drivers ed with him. I however knew him better after meeting Shirley when we bowled together at Facenda Whitaker. My condolences to the family, and hugs to Shirley.

July 15, 2015

He was a great coach and a wonderful person who had a positive effect on many young people in Norristown. RIP, Bill.

Julie Bartek

July 15, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Werkiser's passing. He was such a nice person. I have many fond memories of him as a teacher and as a friend. May he rest in peace. God Bless.

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