Richard D. "Dick" Werner

Richard "Dick" D. Werner, 91, of St. Edward, NE, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Albion, NE

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at St. Edward Christian Community Church with Pastor Mick Goc officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, St. Edward, NE with Military Rites conducted by Crosier American Legion Post #226 of St. Edward, NE; Army Funeral Honor Guard, and the American Legion Riders. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at church.

Memorials are suggested to the St. Edward Fire Department, and the Evergreen Cemetery, St. Edward, NE.

Miller-Levander Funeral Home of St. Edward, NE is in charge of arrangements.

Richard "Dick" Dean Werner, son of Kenneth E. and Allene (Carter) Werner, was born on October 20, 1934, in Albion, NE. He was baptized at St. Edward Presbyterian Church and grew up in St. Edward, graduating with the St. Edward High School Class of 1952. He went on to attend the University of Nebraska for one year before beginning his life's journey in work, service, and family.

On February 12, 1956, Dick was united in marriage to Gayle Marilyn Collins at the St. Edward United Methodist Church. Together they were blessed with three children and made their home in several communities. Norfolk, NE; Sheldon, IA; Belle Plaine, IA; Ft. Leonard Wood, MO; and eventually returned to St. Edward, where their roots ran deep.

Dick began his career as a hog buyer for Armour & Co. before being called to military service, where he served proudly as a company clerk from 1957 to 1959. After completing his service, he returned to St. Edward to join the family business Werner Trucking, alongside his father, Kenneth, and grandfather, Ed Werner.

A lifelong member of both the Presbyterian and Methodist churches in St. Edward, Dick lived his faith through service and community involvement. He was a member of the Nebraska Motor Carriers, served in leadership roles within the St. Edward Methodist Church, and spent 17 years as a board member of First National Bank & Trust. He was also active in many facets of the St. Edward community, always willing to lend his time and talents where they were needed.

Dick cherished life's simple joys: fishing, family trips to Colorado and Branson, enjoying a good steak, attending social gatherings, and sharing countless games of cards with family and friends.

Dick is survived by his wife: Gayle Werner of Albion, NE; his children: Carol Werner of Austin, TX; Curt (Lisa) Werner of St. Edward, NE; and Eric Werner of Austin, TX; five beloved grandchildren: Clayton Werner of St. Edward, NE; Cortney (Bart) Miller of Valentine, NE; Madison (Grant) Petrmichl of Round Rock, TX; Haydn Muir of Scottsdale, AZ; and Isabella Werner of Austin, TX; three great-grandchildren: Dentlee, GW, and Taw Miller; sister: Lorrie (Dick Standaert) Werner of Colorado Springs, CO; brother-in-law: Del Weed of Lincoln, NE; nephews Dan (Jane) Weed of Cincinnati, OH; Bill (Peg Abels) Weed of Kearney, NE; and Andrew (Kiel Thedford) Standaert of Milwaukee, WI; along with many other relatives and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Ed and Laura Werner; parents: Kenneth and Allene Werner; and his sister, Karen Werner Weed.