Ronald H. Werner

   Ronald Henry Werner, age 72, Austin, Texas, formerly of Edgar, Wisconsin, died peacefully at his home on Monday August 17, 2020. 

He was born May 9, 1948, son of the late Harold Werner and Eunice (Randt) Werner.  On October 28, 2000 he married Audrey Duensing-Werner.  

Ron proudly served his country in the US Army as a part of the 11th Armored Calvary Regiment, otherwise known as the Blackhorse Regiment, during the VietNam war.  

Ron received his bachelor of mechanical engineer from St Ambrose University and was a mechanical engineer for CASE NEW HOLLAND for 51 years.  

Ron had a passion for woodworking and designing anything that helped his wife in ministry.  Ron was known for his brilliant, creative thinking, and his quirky, quick wit as well as his forthrightness.  He was a thoughtful man who loved to sing to his daughters.  He was very active in his church and other national organizations that supported ministries around the world. 

Ron loved his family very much and loved to serve and care for them above all things. 

He is survived by his wife Audrey Duensing-Werner,Austin, Texas. His daughter Amanda Nimz (Jeremy) and three grandchildren Anna Rose, Andrew and Alina. His daughter, Brandy Werner, his mother Eunice Werner and three brothers, Warren and (Cheryl) Werner, Jeff Werner and DuWayne Werner.  Two Aunts, Janet (Paul) Fassbender and Karen (Dick) Loch and many cousins.  Ron was preceded in death by his father, Harold Werner and his sister Lynn Werner. 

Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday May 13, 2021 at St John Lutheran Church (High Steeple) in Edgar, Wisconsin with burial to follow in the church cemetery.  Rev. Chad Schopp will officiate.  Current COVID recommendations will be practiced and masks are encouraged for those in attendance.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established with an LCMS ministry called KINDLE.

  Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com