Brian K. Werth

Brian Keith Werth, 54, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

Brian was born April 29, 1970, in Salina, KS, the son of Keith and Patricia “Patty” (Hall) Werth. He graduated from Smoky Valley High School, Lindsborg in 1988. Following high school, he completed many mechanical courses. On February 20, 2003, Brian was united in marriage to Lori Jane Keim. 

Brian was retired from Johns Manville where he was a Batch Attendant. Throughout his life, he helped many people with their mechanical repairs. He had the innate ability to troubleshoot and fix things nobody else could.

Aside from Lori, fishing was Brian’s true love. He was a master fisherman. Many enjoyed Brian’s fishing abilities and spent countless hours at the lake with him.

Survivors include his loving wife, Lori; a son, Colby Venables; father & step-mother, Keith & Debi Werth; siblings, Patrick Nettleton and Kelsie Nettleton; two grandchildren; adopted brother, Bill Dawes IV; several nieces & nephews; and his beloved cats.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Patty Nettleton, and sister, Misty Werth-Kirk.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Cat House McPherson in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.