Evan R. Wernberg

Evan R. Wernberg, 24, died unexpectedly Friday, April 23, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born July 24, 1996 in Wausau, son of Torey and Luann (Guralski) Wernberg.

Evan worked as a welder for Imperial Industries. He enjoyed playing the guitar and had a passion for music.  As a young man he played hockey and was a member of the boy scouts reaching the honor of Order of the Arrow.  Evan also enjoyed playing RuneScape and Call of Duty with his uncles and cousins.  Some of his other hobbies included camping, fishing and he was proud to be a pit crew member for Hurless Racing.  Above all he loved spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his parents, Torey and Luann Wernberg; fiancé, Ashley Buchacek; brother, Aaron Wernberg; his Husky, Motley; godparents, Karen (Michael) Hurless; grandparents, Glenroy (Diane) Guralski and Debara Lang; many aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Lance Wernberg, step-grandpa, Jer Lang and aunt, Melinda Guralski.

Funeral services will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth St., Wausau.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of services all at the Sixth Street funeral home.  Current social distancing protocols will be practiced and face coverings are required for all who attend.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com