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Elsie Werner Obituary
Elsie (Schumann) Werner, 85, of Lancaster, formerly of Wyomissing, died at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, on February 20, 2014 after a lengthy illness.
She was the wife of the late Kurt K. Werner, who died in 1996. Born Else Maria Schumann on November 9, 1928 in Heldburg, Thuringen,
Germany, and immigrated to America in 1958.
She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Reading, and the Reading
Liederkranz. Proud of her heritage, Elsie enjoyed cooking German food, German dancing and singing.
She will be lovingly missed by her two children, Joachim W. Werner and
Erika B., married to Jack
Richards, and a granddaughter, Kristen M. Richards, all of Lancaster. Also surviving are three siblings, Gertrude, Georg and Barbel, all in
Germany.
A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. To submit an online condolence visit www.scheidfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Kate and Paul Hoh
March 3, 2014
So sorry to get this news when we got back from Florida! We had such a nice visit in December. Thinking of all of you--Erika, Jack and Kristen and Joachim. With our love, Kate and Paul Hoh
Keith Stamm and Family
February 23, 2014
Our Deepest Sympathies,Elsie will certainly be missed by everyone. She always could make you laugh.
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