Dorothy Eva (nee Schauer) Werner, 88, passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2011 after a valiant fight with Alzheimer’s Disease.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Judith Voskuil, grandson Daniel Voskuil, and brothers Robert and Russell Schauer.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Howard, of 65 years, and children Thomas (Kathy) Werner, Nancy (Rick) Koceja and Mary (Steven) Wunsch. She is further survived by her grandchildren, Melissa (James) Reck, Matthew and Andrew Werner, James and John Koceja, and Laura and Adam Wunsch. She will be missed by her brother William (Marlene) Schauer, relatives and friends.

Special thanks to the staff at Linden Grove and Vitas Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Alzheimer’s Association.