Richard F. Werner

Richard F. Werner,

86, passed away on August 19, 2022. He was preceded in death

by parents, Freddie and Merrill Werner; daughter, Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Morrison; sister, Gladys Pritchard. Richard is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joan (nee Uttley) Werner; son, Alan (Mary O'Brien) Werner; grandchildren, Katie and Kevin (Madison) Morrison; son-in-law, Don Morrison; and many nieces and nephews. Richard graduated from Nazareth High School and earned an Associate degree from Penn State in engineering. He served in the US Army, 1955-1957, in a NikeAjax Missile unit. Always a faithful Lutheran, he enjoyed singing in choirs and serving on church councils. He was a long-time member of Whitfield Lodge 622, F. & A.M. He retired after 30 years in engineering at Bethlehem

Steel Corporation, no.2 machine shop. Richard enjoyed hiking on the Appalachian Trail with his family and dog, and camping in our National Parks. In later years, Sedona AZ was a favorite destination. Richard came from a long line of craftsmen. He developed and generously shared his skills in fine woodworking, auto, and home repair. He built many things, and the thing he built best was friendships. Family and friends of Richard are invited to a memorial gathering on Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 10-11:00 AM at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 S. Broad St. Nazareth, PA 18064. A Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 AM presiding Pastor Scott Hall. Burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery of Nazareth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard’s memory to “St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church” and mailed to: 200 S. Broad St. Nazareth, PA 18064. Online condolences may be offered at www.jfreichelfuneralhome.com under his obituary.