Obituary of Paul Theodore Werner MD

Werner, Dr. Paul Theodore, MD Saginaw, Michigan Passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, November 22, 2019, at his residence. He was 72 years old. Paul was born January 14, 1947, in Alpena, Michigan to the late Theodore and Eileen (Koehler) Werner. He married Jane Cotton on December 23, 1967, in Kalkaska, Michigan. Paul attended the University of Michigan earning his undergraduate degree and attended medical school at Michigan State University, earning a doctorate degree in medicine. He worked as the director of education of the Upper Peninsula Medical Education Program in Escanaba for Michigan State University and was Vice President of Medical Affairs for St. Mary's of Michigan Hospital, retiring in 2003. While living in Escanaba, Paul was instrumental in implementing the first hospice program in Michigan. After retirement, he was trained as a lay minister and was a Synodically Authorized Minister serving many Lutheran congregations. He was a faithful and active member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church for many years and was a dedicated volunteer at the Saginaw Metro Ministries Food Pantry. He was an avid reader and loved reading many books. Paul always had a passion to learn new things and strived to better his education. But, what he really loved most was being a Papa to his only grandchild and spending time with his family. Surviving are his wife, Jane; children, Nathan Werner and Amanda (Craig Johnson) Werner; a grandson, Silas; his brother, David; and extended family. FUNERAL SERVICE: A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 2525 Hemmeter Road, Saginaw, Michigan, 48603. Rev. Robert G. Schmidt will officiate. In keeping with Paul's wishes, cremation has taken place. VISITATION: Family and friends will gather at the church on Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held at the church at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Our Saviour Lutheran Church, The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan P-981, or to the organization of your choice. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the church or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.