Werner Joseph Herzog, age 84 of Mt. Iron died Saturday, November 5, 2011 in St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. He was born January 19, 1927 in Melrose, MN the son of Herman and Dorothy (Nienaber) Herzog. Werner was an Electrical Welder, worked for Malton Electric, and was the co-owner of Willow Manufacturing until his retirement. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; enjoyed hunting, fishing, and painting pictures of nature's landscapes.
Werner is survived by his very special friend of 30 years: Jane Micklich of Virginia and her children and grandchildren; brother: Raymond (Delores) Herzog of Ham Lake, MN; sisters-in-law: Joyce Herzog of Virginia and Verla Herzog of Melrose, MN; 14 nieces and nephews; and several great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Elmer, Reynold, Arnold and Herbert; sisters-in-law: Genny and Myrtle; nephew: Steve Herzog; and great-niece: Mandy Herzog.
A Gathering Time for Family and Friends will be held Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Memorial Mass at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Virginia. Reverend Father John O'Donnell will celebrate the mass.
Honorary pallbearers will be: David Herzog, Keith Herzog, Daniel Herzog, Stan Herzog, Jerry Herzog, Allen Herzog, Larry Herzog, Mike Herzog, and Jim Herzog.
Family services provided by Bauman-Cron, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia. To share condolences online, please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com.

Born: January 19, 1927 Place of Birth: Melrose, MN Death: November 5, 2011 Place of Death: Duluth, MN Gathering Time for Family & Friends Saturday November 19, 2011 , 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Memorial Mass Saturday November 19, 2011 , 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
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