Jon Wernette

Jon Charles Wernette, 61, of Clay Center KS, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. Jon was born in Clay Center on December 3, 1954 to Charles and Vera (Gibbs) Wernette. He attended Clay Center Community High School graduating in 1973. Not long after graduation, he began working at Northern Natural Gas. He retired from Northern after 40 years of loyal and dedicated service in 2014. On June 3, 1982 he married the love of his life, Darlene, who will continue to cherish his memory and pass along his love of life. On the day they were married, Jon became a father to four girls, Catherine, Carolyn, Cynthia and Carla. Their family was blessed with another girl, Christina. Jon’s daughters will mourn his passing and miss the sound of his laughter, but will treasure the memories of him in their lives. Jon is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Vera, and two brothers, C. Michael Wernette and Guy Kevin Wernette. He is survived by his wife, Darlene of the home; daughters Catherine (Brad) Girton, Carolyn (Jeff) Roeser, Cynthia (Joe) Tuschinski, Carla (Travis) Crutcher, Christina (Gary) Nolte; 19 grandchildren, two sisters; Monica Wernette and Jean Wernette, and many wonderful nieces and nephews. During his life, Jon was many things to many people. He was a son, brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather and friend. He took great pride, and relished, in every role he had in life. The family will receive friends during a visitation from 2-5pm on Sunday, December 27at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, with a rosary at 5pm. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, December 28 at 10:30am at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Clay Center with Fr. Randall Weber presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Homecare & Hospice of Manhattan. Contributions may be left in care of Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 7th Street, Clay Center, Kansas 67432.