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John Wernig Obituary
He was the husband of the late Helen Wernig, who passed away Feb. 23, 2002.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Joseph and Ida Wernig.
He was a member of Ss. Cyril and Methodious Catholic Church.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, and served in the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944. He was honorably discharged from his service.
Wernig is survived by his loving family, a son, John L. Jr., husband of Donna, Titusville, Fla.; and a daughter, Judy D., wife of Robert Vogel, Myerstown.
Other survivors include a brother-in-law, Lloyd Bitting; and two sisters-in-law, Mary Brubaker and Mary Rusnak.
There are also two grandsons, Jeremy Wernig, N.C.; and Rob Vogel, Reading; and two granddaughters, Lisa Duffy, Hanover; and Susan J. (Vogel) Padovani, wife of Neal, Reading; and six great-grandchildren: Lauren C. and Michael R. Duffy, Gabriella and Brianna Padovani, and Jarred and Breelle Vogel; and extended family, neighbors and many friends.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Gethsemane Cemetery, 3139 Kutztown Road, Reading. Burial will follow.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Olivet Boys and Girls Club, Unit 677, Clinton St., Reading, PA 19601.
Auman Funeral Home, Reading, is in charge of arrangements.
www.theocauman.com.
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Beth & Alan Czapp
August 29, 2006
We want to share our deepest sympathy to your family- John & Donna have been a very important part of our lives and we have shared a lot of "pop" stories along the way. I feel like we have lost a member of our family as well- we love you all - and wish you the best during this difficult time...
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