Donald Lee Werner, MD, age 87, of Virginia, and formerly of Aurora, died on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in Virginia. He was born May 21, 1930, in Randolph, WI the son of Archie R. and Louise M. (Fehr) Werner. Don graduated from high school in Randolph, WI in 1948 and the University of Wisconsin in Madison where he earned his medical degree in 1955. He married Elva A. Smith on June 19, 1955 in Endeavor, WI. Don was a battle group surgeon with the 9th Infantry Regiment in Fairbanks, AK from 1956-1958, with the 130th Field Artillery Battalion of the Wisconsin National Guard from 1958-1960, the US Army reserve from 1960-1962 and Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve with the Department of Defense from 1995 to present. Dr. Werner began his medical career at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, WI. In 1960 he moved to Aurora, MN where he practiced at the East Range Clinics in Aurora, Virginia, and Eveleth from 1960 until 1992. He was an active member of the Peace United Methodist Church, Phi Chi Medical Fraternity, and General Chairman of the Mining Section National Safety Council 1975-1996.

Don is survived by his wife: Elva; children: Sara L. (Thomas) Thompson of Hockessin DE; Mark D. (Debbie ) Werner of New Braunfels, TX, and Ross R. (Nancy) Werner of Elk River, MN; sisters: Christa L. (Stephen) Slinger of Randolph, WI and Nancy A. Masche of Pewaukee, WI; grandchildren: Amanda (Andrew) Bird, Robert Thompson, Luke Werner, Katelyn (Spencer) Le, Nicholas Werner, and Alexandra Werner; extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Peace United Methodist Church in Virginia. Pastor Mickey Olson will officiate. A gathering time for family and friends will begin at 2:30 p.m. at the church.

The family wishes to thank Edgewood Vista and the Essentia East Range Hospice Team for their compassionate care.

Memorials are preferred.

Family services provided by Bauman-Cron, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia. To share condolences online, please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com .

Gathering Time for Family & Friends 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM ,Saturday, September 16, 2017
Peace United Methodist Church
303 9th Avenue South Virginia, MN 55792
Memorial Service 3:00 PM ,Saturday, September 16, 2017
Peace United Methodist Church
303 9th Avenue South Virginia, MN 55792