Grace Werning

Grace Lucille Werning (Begemann), 84 of Higginsville, Missouri passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at the Lutheran Nursing Home in Concordia, Missouri. She was born Thursday, July 30, 1936 in Mayview, Missouri, and was the daughter of the late August Begemann and the late Emma (Fiegenbaum) Begemann. Grace was born and raised in Mayview and graduated from Mayview High School in 1954. She married Richard E. Werning on October 9, 1954 and they spent 58 years building a life together. He preceded her in death on November 12, 2012. Grace was a hard worker and taking care of her family was important. She worked as a daycare provider by day and built circuit boards at home for Ace Radio by night. Grace drove a school bus for 20 plus years as well, and she and Richard owned the school bus company for 10 plus years transporting students in the Lexington/Dover and Higginsville area school districts. She was a farm wife too and helped her husband farm as much as she could. When she did have free time, she was a master at quilting, sewing, and crocheting. She enjoyed fishing and planted a huge garden every year. She spent countless hours picking and canning her fruits and vegetables. Grace grew up during the Great Depression and this taught her to save and reuse everything. Grace loved cooking for her family, she was known for her prized pumpkin rolls. In retirement, Grace and Richard went to Branson at least once a month to see shows and would travel often to Herman, MO to tour the wineries. She also loved going to the casinos and playing the slot machines. Grace lived a full and happy life. She cared for her husband during his illness up until his final days. She was loved very much by friends and family, and her passing will leave a great void. Surviving are two sons, Paul (Lisa) Werning of Higginsville, Ronald (Sherri) Werning of Higginsville; one daughter, Jane Coleman of Marshall, MO; 6 grandchildren, Andrew Werning, Aaron Werning, Lauren Werning, Chris Coleman, Kathy Coleman, Kim Coleman; a host of great-grandchilden, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard Werning; and 9 siblings. She's the last of 10 children. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Salem United Church of Christ, located at 1500 N. Main St. Higginsville, with the Rev. Dr. Tommy L. Faris officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and interment will follow the services in the Salem Cemetery, Higginsville. Casket Bearers: Brian Begemann, Cory Harp, Andrew Werning, Maurice Begemann, Aaron Werning, Greg Huenefeld. Memorials may be made out to the Grace Werning 'Memorial Bench' Fund.

Grace Werning

July 30, 1936 - May 20, 2021