Maurice E. "Moe" Werner

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Maurice Werner Obituary

Maurice "Moe" E. Werner, 71, of Kansas City, KS, died Monday, March 24, 2003, at the home. The Funeral Liturgy will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 28, at the Cathedral of St. Peter, 409 N. 15th, Kansas City, KS 66102. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may call 3-8 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at the Cathedral. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Moe Werner scholarship fund established at Bishop Ward High School, c/o Geo. F. Porter & Sons, Inc., 1835 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS 66102. Mr. Werner was born March 24, 1932, in Spearville, KS. He was a teacher and a coach at St. Xavier High School in Junction City, KS, Bishop Ward High School, where he coached two state football championships in 1971 and 1973, and was named "Coach of the Year," and at St. Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City, KS, where he was also named "Coach of the Year." He also worked as a marketing representative for Penny's Concrete. Moe was a member of the Kansas City Kansas Coaches Association. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Sally Werner. Moe and his wife, Betty, celebrated their 50th anniversary on January 31 of this year. Moe is survived by his wife, Betty A. Werner of the home; five sons, Michael S. Werner and his wife, Teri, Larned, KS, Timothy J. Werner and his wife, Renae, Wichita, KS, Thomas P. Werner and his wife, Amy, Ft. Collins, CO, John D. Werner and his wife, Demetria, Kansas City, KS, Lawrence C. Werner and his wife, Lori, Kansas City, KS; a daughter, Susan P. Nelson and her husband, Eddie, Kansas City, KS; two brothers, Marvin Werner, Littleton, CO, Marley Werner, Las Vegas, NV; a sister, Patricia Norris, Hays, KS; and 10 grandchildren. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS, 913-621-6400)

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Published by Kansas City Star on Mar. 26, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Maurice Werner

8 Entries

Andy Ice

April 2, 2003

To Mrs. Werner, Mike, Tim, Susie, Tom, John, and Chris,

I just wanted to offer my sympathy to all of you at this time. Your husband and father was a very good man who had a significant impact on a lot of people's lives. I am not sure he realized how far reaching his influence was on the people who he interacted with. There are so many stories of coach that I have heard that I would not even be able to count them all. I still have vivid memories of him pacing the floor before games and talking about the three "P's", (Poise, Pride, and Persistence). Coach, you taught us by example how to "give that little extra!". We will miss you.

Chris Ice

March 30, 2003

To the Werner family:

We were very saddened to learn of the death of Coach Werner. Mary (Margritz) and I would like to send our prayers and condolences to Betty, Tim, Susie, Tom & John. Thanks to Moe, Mary and I have a solid Catholic education to thank him for. God Bless.

Mike Gietl

March 28, 2003

My deepest sympathy to the Werner family. Coach was one of my great teachers about life as well as football. I think of him often while coaching high school football, especially when trying to teach young men the importance of pride, discipline, and respect. Thank you Coach,

Mike Gietl C88'

Tim Morrissey

March 28, 2003

Suzi, Tom, John, Chris, and the entire Werner family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. God Bless, Tim Mo

KELLY JOYCE

March 28, 2003

COACH WERNER WAS ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS. THANKS FOR THE TIME YOU SPENT WITH ME. THE THINGS I LEARNED FROM YOU WILL BE WITH ME FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.

P.S. I'LL LET THE ANGELS KNOW TO GET THEIR RUNNING SHOES ON.

Marcus Gabriel

March 28, 2003

It gives me great sadness to hear of the passing of Coach Werner but it gives me great joy to know that he is in a better place. May God strengthen you in your time of need. Coach Werner, we love you and rest in peace, for your work here on earth is now complete.

Kathy, Larry & Warren DeBusk

March 26, 2003

Eddie, Susie and Family,

The boys and I send our love and hope you know that we are with you in prayers and thoughts. Just know that we are there and hope that everything will be okay even through this. Love Kathy and boys

Wayne Bowles

March 26, 2003

When things get tough I often reflect on what it takes to be a "C H A M P I O N". Thanks Coach, for the many opportunities you afforded me while in High School and the indomitable spirit you helped make a part of my daily approach to life. My prayers are with you and your family.

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