Thomas Werner - September 26, 2012

Thomas E. Werner, 27, of Kearney, formerly of Norman, died at his home in Kearney on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012.
Thomas was born March 10, 1985, in Minden to Walter and Candace (Edwards) Werner.
Thomas grew up in the Norman area and attended Minden High School.
He worked as a roofer for a short time and then worked for his father at Werner Welding.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, skateboarding and being with his friends. He was quiet and shy; but once you got to know him you could see that he had a huge heart.
Survivors include his parents, Walter and Candace Werner of Norman; brothers, David Werner of Minden and Roy Werner and wife, Angie, of Hastings; sisters, Gidget Werner of Grand Island and Jennifer Verbeck and husband, Erick, of Minden; two nieces, five nephews and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Rebecca, and his grandparents.
Graveside services will be Thursday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. at the Osco Cemetery southeast of Minden. There will be no visitation.
Layton-Craig Funeral Home in Minden is in charge of arrangements.