Evan Wernberg

Evan R. Wernberg, 24, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 23, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born July 24, 1996, in Wausau, son of Torey and Luann (Guralski) Wernberg.

Evan worked as a welder for Imperial Industries. He enjoyed playing the guitar and had a passion for music. As a young man he played hockey and was a member of the Boy Scouts reaching the honor of Order of the Arrow. Evan also enjoyed playing RuneScape and Call of Duty with his uncles and cousins. Some of his other hobbies included camping, fishing and he was proud to be a pit crew member for Hurless Racing. Above all he loved spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his parents, Torey and Luann Wernberg; fiancé, Ashley Buchacek; brother, Aaron Wernberg; his Husky, Motley; godparents, Karen (Michael) Hurless; grandparents: Glenroy (Diane) Guralski and Debara Lang; many aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Lance Wernberg; step-grandpa, Jer Lang; and aunt, Melinda Guralski.

A funeral service was held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Peterson/ Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth St., Wausau. Visitation was Tuesday from 4 p.m. until the time of service, all at the Sixth Street funeral home. Current social distancing protocols was practiced and face coverings were required for all who attended.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

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