Wayne F. Werner

WINDSOR TOWNSHIP - Wayne F. Werner, 68, of York died Friday, September 21, 2012 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Susan (Dettinger) Schell Werner. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at Laurel Fire Company #1, 94 Schoolhouse Lane in Windsor. A Visitation will be from 9:30-11 a.m. on Tuesday at the fire hall. The family invites attendee’s to dress casually. Burial will be in Windsor Cemetery with full military honors by York County Veterans Honor Guard. Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place in Red Lion is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Werner was born in York on October 24, 1943, son of the late William F. and Martha J. (Harrison) Werner. He retired in 1996 as a forklift operator at Caterpillar in York. Mr. Werner was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Red Lion, Red Lion American Legion, Post 543, and Susquehanna Senior Center. He enjoyed hunting, was an avid camper and a member of Old Stonehenge Campground. Other interests included NASCAR and spending time with his family and dear friends. He was a long standing Fire Chief at Laurel Fire Company #1 in Windsor, York County Fire Chief, and a member of the Firefighters Association. He enjoyed and extensive collection of mugs from fire companies and conventions. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Werner leaves his companion, Debbie Leiphart of Red Lion; a daughter, Roxann L. Werner of York; a son, Donald W. Werner and his wife Stacy of Windsor; three step sons, Scott Schell and his wife Joan of Dallastown, Eric Schell and his wife Tammy of Windsor, and Chris Schell and his wife Larissa of York; six grandchildren, a brother Marlin Lloyd and his wife Urith of Windsor; an aunt Iola Harrison of York; and nieces and nephews. A Nephew, Mark A. Lloyd had preceded him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to Laurel Fire Company #1, P.O. Box 226, Windsor, PA 17366, or Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 546 Pleasant Grove Road, Red Lion, PA 17356 or York Cancer Center, Patient Help Fund, 25 Monument Rd. Suite 194, York, PA 17403.