Charles E. Werner

Charles E. Werner, 94, of Port Ewen, passed peacefully at the home of his dear companion, Mickey R Cooper on Friday, October 14, 2016 in Tillson. He was born February 4, 1922 in Kingston, the son of the late Charles and Maria Ahrens Werner. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Frances Gualtieri Werner.

Charles was a graduate of Kingston High School; he then enlisted in the US Navy and served for 4 years on the destroyer CK Bronson, in the Pacific Theater of Operations during WW II. He was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. For 38 years Charles worked for IBM of Kingston as a designer.

Charles is survived by his companion Mickey R Cooper of Tillson, a son Alan C Werner and his wife Susan L. Werner of Collinsville, Oklahoma, a brother Warren Werner of Hurley and a sister Audrey Vitarius of Bozeman, Montana and many nieces and nephews.

The service will be held at the Wiltwyck Cemetery Mausoleum on Tuesday at 10 am, with entombment to following the service.

The family suggests in lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 22 Livingston St., Kingston, NY 12401. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service. Please leave a condolence for the family at www.Keyserfuneralservice.com ,