Connie Werner

Connie Marie Werner, 82, of Mooresville, passed away on. September 19, 2024. She was born to Edward and Letha Kappmeyer in Berwyn IL. She moved to Oelwein IA when she was in grade school. Connie went to Oelwein High School where she was a cheerleader and Valentine Ball Queen. Connie attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids Iowa. She married Jim Werner in 1961 in Oelwein. They moved to Staten Island NY, where the welcomed a daughter, Lisa. She later completed her studies at Monmouth College, where she graduated with a degree in Special Education, Suma Cum Laude. She became a special education teacher, then director at Warren Achievement school in Monmouth IL. She loved her career and her students and was very proud to be a teacher. Later, Connie and Jim moved to Madison WI to be closer to her family. She became an Autism School Consultant while working for the Wisconsin Early Autism Project. Later, they followed their daughter and family to Charlotte NC, where they continued their retirement.
Connie is preceded in death by her husband, James Werner and and her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Salaway and son-in-law Jeff Salaway; Grandchildren Haley Burleigh (Brett Burleigh), Brandon Salaway, great-grandchildren Jack Burleigh and Elise Burleigh. She is also survived by her brother Bob Kappmeyer and Sister-in-law Lorrie Kappmeyer.
She left a legacy of love as a wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She passed away peacefully on with her family by her side.
The immediate family will be having a private celebration of life at another time.
In lieu of flowers she would like her family and friends to take a moment to remember the good times you shared with her.