Gary L. Werts
January 25, 1946 — July 8, 2015
Gary L. Werts, 69, of Van Wert died at his residence at 7:05 AM Wednesday, July 8, 2015. He was born January 25, 1946 in Van Wert, a son of William H. and Ruth V. (Schuster) Werts, both of whom are deceased. On February 19, 1972 he married Diana L. Burdge whio survives in Van Wert.
Surviving him are sons, Aaron D. (Tina) Werts of Monroeville, IN, Timothy L. (Cory) Werts of Delphos, James A. (Tiffany) Werts of Van Wert, grandchildren: Zachary D. Werts, Logan M. Werts, Addison M. Werts all of Monroeville, IN., Cassidy D. Werts, Lydia C. Werts, Timothy J. Werts, all of Delphos, Lainey R. Werts and Camdyn W. Werts both of Van Wert. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Shirley Werts of Arkansas, a sister-in-law, Emily Werts of Convoy, brother-in-law and sister-in-law,Terry and Malinda Shellabarger of Van Wert, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Cheryl Burdge of Ohio City.
He retired in 2000 from Federal Mogul after 35 years of employment. He was also a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Van Wert.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM Friday, July 10, 2015 at Brickner Funeral Home. Services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Smith officiating. There will also be calling at the church 1 hour prior to services.
Donations may be made to the Van Wert Humane Society and the Liberty Baptist Church.