Richard Roy Werth

Richard "Dick" Roy Werth, age 92, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

Dick was born May 22, 1932, the son of Reinhold and Pearl (Nauertz) Werth in Marshfield, WI. He grew up in Marshfield, WI and in 1950 moved to Ironwood, MI. In 1951, he moved to Milwaukee, WI. It was in Milwaukee that he met and married Lois (Hansen). They had two children, Gregg and Betty.

He was a member of the National Guard. Early workplaces included; Roddis Lumber, Stroh Die Casting, and General Motors Auto. He enlisted and served in the Army prior to being medically discharged. He spent over 30 years as a data programer with The Heil, Co. When The Heil Co. relocated to Tennessee, he finished his career in IT Support at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. He was a long time member of Dayspring Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed singing in the VMP Senior Community Chorus and in the Brookfield Highlands Ambassadors of Harmony. He served at Dayspring Church in the choir and volunteered with many church activities.

He is survived by his daughter, Betty (Robert) Safford of Kansas City MO; grandchildren: Paul Safford of Kansas City MO, Benjamin Safford of Seattle WA, Katarina (Christof) Wegiel of St.Louis MO and Trey Safford of Springfield MO; siblings: Melvin (Carolyn) Werth of Baxter MN, Harold (Rita) Werth of Marshfield WI, Nancy (Jerry) Ledger of West Allis WI, Lois (Wayne) Blaubach of Oak Creek WI, Alan (Robin) Werth of Wisconsin Rapids WI and sister-in-law: Judy Werth of Marshfield WI. He is further survived by nieces and nephews.

Dick is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lois, his son, Gregg, his brother, Reinnie, his brother-in-law Jerry Ledger, and one nephew.

A memorial service will be held at 7pm on Friday, April 11th at Grace Fellowship Church, 10920 N. Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64155. A visitation will begin an hour prior to the service.

A second memorial service will be held at 3pm on Sunday, April 13th at DaySpring Church, N14W29489 Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072. A visitation will begin an hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to DaySpring Church - Children's Ministry, Grace Fellowship Church - Children's Ministry or Dementia Society of America

The family would like to thank KU Med. - Emergency Dept. and the Health Center 7th floor for their compassionate care. We are so appreciative of everyone at McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff; their support made this journey easier. Thank-you to all of our family and friends that have helped and encouraged us along the way.