Leslie Allen Werner

Leslie Allen “Les” Werner, 74, loving husband of Judy Berning Werner, passed away on December 29, 2024, at the Wellmore of Daniel Island. Les was born June 22, 1950, in Tyler, MN, a son of Lester Werner and Elizabeth Scotting Werner. The family moved to Cuba City, WI in 1958, and Les graduated from Cuba City High School in 1969. He went on to earn his certification as a hairstylist and owned his own salon “Designs By Les” in Madison, WI. Les changed careers in 1983 and worked in Quality Control at Placon Corporation in Madison, WI until his retirement in 2005. Les met Judy Berning at a wedding reception during the summer of 1970, and they married on November 24, 1973, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Galena, IL. Les and Judy went on to have four children: Becky, Beth, Ryan, and Michael. Les and Judy raised their family in Verona, WI. They spent summer weekends and vacations camping, and during the school year they spent their time supporting their children in their many athletic and extracurricular activities. Les was an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved spending time with his brother Frank out on a boat or in a deer stand. When Les was diagnosed with Familial Spastic Parasthesia in 1980, he slowly began to lose his mobility. Although many might see this diagnosis as devastating, Les accepted it and was determined to continue to participate in the activities he loved. He became very involved with Adaptive Sportsmen, Inc. and Fishing Has No Boundaries, Inc. His involvement with these two organizations allowed him to continue to hunt and fish for many years. Les and Judy moved to Summerville, SC in 2012. Even though he no longer lived in Wisconsin, Les remained a loyal fan of the Wisconsin Badgers and Green Bay Packers. On weekends he could be found in his recliner with some popcorn and yelling at the television while cheering on his favorite teams. He also spent his days participating in activities at the Berkeley Senior Center, and later at The Blake Assisted Living. Les never met a stranger, and he never took life too seriously. He was the kindest, most gentle soul who loved to laugh and enjoy the company of those around him. He never desired anything fancy, and he never complained, even in his last days. He loved good food and was always ecstatic if a restaurant had a Reuben sandwich on the menu! We can only hope that they serve Bud Light and Reuben sandwiches in heaven. Les is survived by his loving wife, Judy, of Summerville, SC; his four children, Becky (Tim) Davis of Summerville, SC, Beth (Dimitrios) Haftoglou of Waunakee, WI, Ryan Werner of Sauk City, WI, and Michael (Nicole) Werner of Denver, Colorado; and his five grandchildren: Ella, Marina, Henry, Elsa, and Penny. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at The Blake Assisted Living at Carnes Crossroads, the staff at Wellmore of Daniel Island, and the staff at Crescent Hospice. The amazing care that Les received will never be forgotten. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church in Summerville, SC. A visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 AM until the start of the service. Interment will be private, and the family will hold a drop-in from 2:00-4:00 at the family residence in Summerville, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Les’s name to Fishing Has No Boundaries at https://fhnbinc.org/donate/.

Leslie Allen Werner

June 22, 1950 - December 29, 2024