William Werner Jr.

William “Bill” Werner Jr., 74, of Medford, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at home under the care of Compassus Hospice. Bill was born October 1, 1948, to William and La Nae Werner of Medford.

After attending Medford Public Schools, Bill joined the Navy and completed two tours in Vietnam. In 1972, he married Diana Bessler. Bill graduated from UW-Stevens Point in 1974, with a secondary education degree in Economics and Geography. Bill taught high school in Brisbane, Australia. After returning to the states, Bill worked as a carpenter until poor health forced his retirement. He enjoyed reading and all animals in nature, especially his well-fed squirrel friends and granddogs. Bill’s greatest joy came from playing golf with his friends.

Bill and Diana have three children: William Werner III, Kylie (Jason) Sieck and Leah (Justin) Martin. Besides being survived by his wife and children, Bill is further survived by seven siblings; brothers: Robert (Kristine), Barry (Jane), Bryon and Bruce (Bonnie) Werner; and sisters: Becky (Ted) Hans, Bonnie (Guy) Masuda and Beth (Jeff) Abegglen.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother. Per Bill’s request, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Please donate any memorial gift, in Bill’s name, to your local hospice program.

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