Werner T. Buerman, age 92, U.S. Army veteran 1953-1955, a resident of Naperville, IL, formerly of Champaign and Effingham, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Edward Hospital in Naperville. He was born November 13, 1926 in Farming Township, MN.

Beloved husband of Mildred Buerman (nee Swegle) and the late Jeanette Buerman (nee Linz), loving step-father of Michael (Carol) Bernardi of Naperville, Thomas (Elizabeth) Bernardi of Naperville and the late Phyllis (John) Hirsch of Palatine, adored grandfather of Christinia Hirsch and Joanna (Jeff) Lange; Alissa (Andrew) Palko and Ross (Samantha) Bernardi; Alan (Terese) Bernardi and Eric (Viviana Martinez) Bernardi, cherished great-grandfather of Morgan, Benjamin and William; June and Grant; Jack, Blair and Samuel, devoted son of the late John and Mary (nee Vogt) Buerman, dear brother of Ralph Buerman of Richmond, MN and the late Jerome Buerman, fond brother-in-law, cousin, uncle, great-uncle and friend of many.

Werner grew up on a dairy farm in Farming Township, MN. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955, stationed in Korea. After his military service, Werner was employed as a plant manager for many years with Purity Baking Company, Champaign, IL.

Werner was a former member of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Champaign and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Effingham, IL. He enjoyed playing golf, reading and was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Knights of Columbus and American Legion.

Memorial visitation will be held Saturday, December 7, 2019, 9:00-10:00 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1500 Brookdale Rd, Naperville

A Memorial Mass will follow Saturday, 10:00 AM at the church.

Future Interment: SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Richmond, MN.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Werner may be made to:

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, Office of Development, 16555 Weber Road, Crest Hill, IL 60403, (815) 724-1140, https://catholiccharitiesjoliet.org/ways-to-give

or

St. Patrick's Residence, 1400 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL 60563, (630) 416-6565, www.stpatricksresidence.org

Arrangements by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Naperville, IL.

For more information, please call (630) 355-0213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.com

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