Charles Frederick Werner, a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, went to be with his Lord and Savior at age 80, on May 10, 2020, while at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A public visitation will be from 9 am to 11 am at Paxton Church of Christ on Friday July 24, 2020.

A private family memorial service will be held and burial will follow at Glen Cemetery, Paxton.

He was born in Kankakee, Illinois, on October 7, 1939. He was the 2 ^nd son of Albert H. Sr. and Helen (Hertz) Werner. In 1947, the Werner family moved to Paxton. He graduated from Paxton High School in 1957. He as a self-employed building contractor with Werner Bros. from 1964-1984. He married the love of his life, Mary Lou Johnson, on August 13, 1967; she survives. In 1984, he became the Ford County Supervisor of Assessments and County Zoning Officer, retiring in 2003. He was a community servant, including Ford County 911 Coordinator and board member, Paxton Planning Commission (Chairman and Building Officer), Ford County L.E.P.C. ESDA, volunteer Paxton Fire Fighter (historian, training officer, Assistant Chief), Field Instructor for the U of I Fire Service Institute, EMT, and President of the Paxton Service Club.

Charles' additional volunteer work included serving the Illinois Central Railroad Historical Society (ICHS) and renovating the Paxton Depot and Museum. He served as Treasurer for not only the ICHS, but BSA Troop 32. He was very active in serving the Paxton Church of Christ in multiple positions for over 50 years including treasurer, elder, Sunday school teacher, youth sponsor, board chairman, and mission treasurer. He enjoyed delivering Meals on Wheels.

He wrote an autobiography for his family entitled , My Life as I Remember It.

His most proud accomplishment was being father to Heather (Eddie) Sarabia, Charles (Heather) Werner II, Andrew (Tawnya) Werner, and Jeannie (Erik) Cisney and grandfather to eleven grandchildren: Gwendolyn (Ben), Alexis, Athan, Colton, Kayla, Jacob, Alyssa, Abrianna, Luke, Kade, and Joshua. He is also survived by his sister, Corinne (Lewis, Jr.) Brown and multiple nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Albert H. Werner, Jr.

A private celebration of life will be held at a future date.

In memory of Charles, he would request you serve others the way Jesus taught. Please share your memories and offer any condolences at www.baierfuneralservices.com.