WERGER, Joseph. It is with profound sadness and fond memories that the family of Joseph Werger announce his passing on February 5, 2023, in his 85th year, after a brief illness. Joe is survived by his loving wife Rose Marie Werger, of over 62 years. Dearly loved father of Richard Werger and daughter-in-law Brenda Werger. Devoted grandfather to Mckenzie Thornhill (Brent) and Ethan Werger (Courtney). Proud and loving great grandfather to Liam and Blake Thornhill.
Born in Bakonyoszlop, Hungary to the late Martin and Elizabeth Werger. Predeceased by his sisters Mary and Rose Werger. Loving Uncle to Elizabeth Hedley (Duane) and great uncle to Meredith Hedley. He will be missed by his many dear friends. Joe arrived in Canada in 1954 aboard the Arosa Star and went on to live a very fulfilling life. In 1973, Joe opened Werger’s European Delicatessen and proudly served his community for the next 32 years. He thoroughly enjoyed greeting his customers each day and took great pride in his work. During his down time, Joe enjoyed reading, spending time outdoors, going to dances and most importantly spending time with his family. In most recent years he could be seen adoring his great grandsons.
Family and friends are welcome to attend a Celebration of Life on Friday February 10, 2023 at the Royal Canadian Legion, 305 Queen Street Dunnville from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. The family asks that any donations made in Joe’s honor go back to the community by supporting the Dunnville Health Centre Volunteer Association or Dunnville Hospital & Healthcare Foundation ( dhhf.ca ) Online condolences can be shared at jwhartfuneralhome.com.
My sincere condolences to Rose, Rick and Brenda and families. I will always remember Joe for his smile and of course the man behind the counter for many years at Wergers Deli.
RIP Joe
Hi Rick and family. I was very sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. He was such a nice man. Its been years since I’ve seen him in the deli but I reminded of a nice man always happy to greet people. My condolences to you and your family. Paul
Rick n Brenda and family-
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad!
So many happy memories to share with each other!
Thinking of all of you .
❤️❤️
Our condolences to Joe’s family and friends. We enjoyed his friendly greeting when we shopped at Wergers. He was a welcome presence in Dunnville. Our prayers are with you in your loss.
My deepest condolences to Rose, Rick, and family. I have many great memories growing up on Alder Street with Rick, his mom and dad.
Joe was a great guy, always a smile on his face and a friendly word or two. He was a huge asset to our community! Rest in peace Joe🌹
Rose and family so very sorry for ur loss of an icon .
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing Rick. He always had a smile for everyone.
So very sorry to hear of Joe passing. My sincere condolences to the family.
Our deepest condolences to the family. I remember when I was little going in with my mother weekly to buy cold cuts and Dutch treats. Joe and Marie were such great people and always greeted you with a big smile.
Sending my love to the Werger family. Such a sweet man. Praying for you all during this difficult time.
Sending my deepest condolences to you all in the loss of your dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Take care of each other and cherish the memories.
Michele Theriault Reynolds
We are so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was a special man.. always with a friendly greeting and smile. He surely added to the community of Dunnville.
Our condolences to the family. Joe was always a cheerful man and always greeted everyone with a smile. A man so well loved by his family will live on in their Hearts for ever.
Sending my condolences to all of you in your loss. My thoughts are prayers are with you all at this sad time . He was a great man .
Our deepest condolences to the Werger family on the loss of a great man. May cherished memories help to sustain you at this difficult time. Hank & I always enjoyed seeing Joe & Rose dancing at Club Rheingold. Keeping all of you in our thoughts & prayers
My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Thinking of you Rose, Rick, Brenda and family. Your Dad was a fun loving guy. He always made me laugh. He was so kind to both Lindsay and myself. Let your memories get you through the days, the years ahead.I know there are many and will be in your hearts always. Love ya
Rosemarie and family,
Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathies to Rose, Rick and Brenda and family. We have many happy and great memories with the time we shared. There were the anniversaries, the dances, the soccer parties and the trip to Shandos lake. We were fortunate for the friendship we shared. He will not be forgotten. Love Brenda and Bernie and family
Our Deepest Sympathy Rose, Rick and Brenda and Family.
Sorry to hear of Joe’s passing, got introduced by Rick (who I worked with in Cayuga at the old Haldimand Board), to Salted Licorice and other Hungarian traditional foods. When he owned the store, he sure liked to direct traffic but always had a smile on his face and made everyone feel welcome.
Rose-Marie, Uncle Rick, Aunt B & family. Keeping everyone in our thoughts & prayers. So sorry for your loss. Joe was a great gentleman who will be deeply missed xoxo
Rose, Rick, Brenda & family. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Joe was such a nice man & we enjoyed seeing him at the Deli. He will truly be missed.
Sending our deepest condolences to all Joe’s family.
Dear Rick & family, so sorry to hear of your father’s passing! Sending our sincere sympathy to all the family.
Rick, Brenda and family. Deepest condolences on the passing of your Dad. He always had a smile and a chuckle when we went into the Deli.
So sorry for your loss
My deepest condolences to the Family. Joe wil be missed. He was one of a kind..So very sorry..
Condolences to the Werger family. Rest in peace Joe
McKenzie, Brent, Rick, Brenda. So sad to read this news today. Although we only met him and Rose at the wedding it seems we knew him well through your visits to Nf when you would share your love for him and the fun family get togethers especially those with Liam and Blake. May those memories help ease the sorrow in the days ahead. Thinking of you All.
Thinking of you Rick and your Mom and family during this difficult time. I remember your Dad when I was growing up he was a very nice man.
Sincere sympathies and prayers Rick and families . Joe was very well liked by many .
Rose, Rick and Brenda and family, so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May all your wonderful memories of Joe help you through this difficult time.
Dear Rose and family,
My sincere condolences with the passing of your husband Joe. May the Lord comfort strengthen and bless you now and always.
Agnes Wolters
Our deepest condolences to Rosemarie, Rick and family, it was a honour knowing Joe, he was a outstanding man & a great boss, he will be deeply missed, our thoughts and prays are with you, ❤️
Thinking of you, Rose. I’m so sorry to read about your husband’s passing. Rick and Brenda, we are thinking of all the family during this difficult time. Many great memories will help you all get through these difficult days. ❤️
My heartfelt condolences to the Werger family. Like so many people, I knew Joe from his delicatessen. His greetings were always personal and his smile was always genuine. In addition to that despite being hungarian, Joe spoke fluent German and we had all of our conversations in that language.
I hope that the wonderful memories of him help sustain you at this difficult time.
Rick I am sorry to hear of your Dads passing amazing man with a great personality, a life well lived.
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies to the entire family.
Our thoughts are with you all. Joe had a long lasting impact on our community with the place to get the best sandwich for sure !!
His smile and gentle character made him quite a gentleman. Keep your memories close and share them often.
Our sincere sympathy to the Werger Family. Wishing you all strength and courage in the days ahead..
My sincere condolences to Rick and Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time🫂
Our heartfelt condolences Rick, Brenda, family and friends of Joe. I have fond memories of chatting with him at the deli, always a smile on his face. He will be missed by many. Deb and Kirk Dewar
My Deepest Sympathy to Rose Marie, and entire family,,, he was a great man,, many good memories,,, R.I,P. Joe
Dear Rosemarie, Rick, Brenda & Family
Sending my condolences in the loss of Joe.
Hoping that the wonderful memories of Family get together will help you through this difficult time.
Rick & Pat Inglis
Rose, Rick/Brenda and family so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Will always remember the jovial and happy greeting whether in the store or on the street. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Very sorry to hear about the loss of Joe. God Bless you all. There’s another angel in heaven.
Dear Rick, Brenda & family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. He will be remembered by so many in this community. Hoping you can find comfort in the memories you have with him.
Brenda, Isaac, Olivia & Harold
To the Werger family, our sincere condolences to you in the passing of Joe. He will truly be missed. Benny & Alice Van Ravenswaay
Rick I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. May he rest in peace.
I am sending my condolences for your great loss.
Rick & Brenda, Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Sending condolences to the family
Our condolances to the Werger family. I remember the friendly smile Mr. Wergers( Joe) had, and the friendly man he was.
Rose, Rick, Brenda and family…my thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember Joe with his big smile and welcoming nature when I went in for the best turkey & smoked cheese on a delicious homemade bun. He sure exemplified customer service at it’s finest. He will be missed but not forgotten.
So sorry for your loss of Joe. He always had a smile for everyone. Sending our deepest condolences to you Rose Marie and your family.
Rick and Brenda and family .we are so sorry for your loss for your dad. He was an amazing man. So many memories. Sending hugs and prayers
Joe was a great man who served his community with a wonderful smile and sense of humor to everyone. We’re so happy to have known him and talk with him as a friend. Our sincere sympathies to Rose, Rick, Brenda, Ethan, Courtney, Mackenzie, Brent, Liam and Blake. He will truly missed but remembered by fond memories 💞
Rose and family I am so sorry to hear of Joe passing. My sincere condolences to the family.
Our sincere condolences to the Werger family on behalf of Ted and I as well as my parents. Going to Wergers with my mom was a Saturday ritual for me and Joe was always smiling. May the memories you have sustain you in this time.
So sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathies to the entire Werger family.
Our condolences to the family. May you find comfort in God and His Word.♥️
Our condolences to the Werger family.
RIP Joe
Our deepest sympathies to the family. Joe will be remembered fondly.
Rick and family
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our sincere condolences to you and your family he will be greatly missed
Rick and Brenda – please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your father. You and your family are in our thoughts!
To Rose, Rick, Brenda and extended family our deepest condolences to all of you. We ve known your father for so many years, visiting the deli at a young age, always upbeat, helpful and a true gentleman. He was a pillar in the community, an outstanding citizen and one who will truly be missed. May you hold his memory dear.
Fred and Ellen Moodie
Sorry for your Loss Rose and family Joe was a Wonderful Person Gone not forgotten May he rest in Peace
With our deepest sympathy , we are so sorry for the lost of your love one. Our condolences to all the family.