Alan Werner
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Alan “Al” Werner was born on December 23, 1947 and departed this world on February 16, 2026 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones and his devoted cat, "Willie".
Al will continue to be loved and remembered by his long time partner Joanie, his children, Wendy (Ron), Jake (Christina), Alan (Kerry), Brooke (Josh), step children Sara (Sean) and Benjamin (Amber), step-sisters, Jane, Julie (Dana) and step brother, Dan (Stephanie). He leaves a legacy of 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, restaurant family, antique shop friends and biker family. He was loved by many from both his beloved country and Canada.
He was preceded in death by his parents Earl Werner and wife Mildred (Bush); sister, Mary Earney and brother in law Tim, sister, Judy Werner in infancy; a granddaughter, Samantha; and step parents Dale and Mary Belle Brueggemann.
A Memorial Visitation will be held from 5 pm until time of service at 7 pm, Thursday, March 19 at the First Baptist Church in Wood River.
Graveside Burial will be at 11 am, Friday in Sunset Hills Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon. Following the burial, a celebration gathering will be held at Alton VFW Post 1308 until 3 pm.
Memorials are suggested to Alton VFW Post 1308 and 5 A's Animal Shelter in Alton.
Marks Mortuary in Wood River in charge of arrangements.
Mark's Mortuary
