Spencer Jay Werness

Spencer Jay Werness
A devoted husband, loving dad and grandpa whom we all will deeply miss, went to be with the Lord on Monday evening at the age of 62. He was born to George “Bob” Werness and Leona (Oswald) Werness on October 7, 1959 in Minneapolis, MN. He had a career in funeral service, aviation, heavy equipment and his own lawn care business. He met his beloved wife, Pixie Strachan, in the year 1979. They began dating in 1980 and got married on May 17, 1985. They were happily married for 36 wonderful years. They were blessed with four children, Barton, Heidi, Jennifer, and Spencer.

Spencer lived a very vibrant and active life. He was a stellar athlete growing up playing basketball, golf, hockey and football. He played collegiate basketball at the University of Oklahoma. He was brought to Christ through Younglife which changed the trajectory of his family. He valued living out and growing his Christian faith. He cherished his time with his bride of 36 years, his four wonderful kids, their spouses, and his seven beautiful grandchildren. He will be remembered for his kindness, integrity, character, his genuine love for people, his joyful spirit and vibrant personality. He treated everybody he met with dignity and respect and went above and beyond to make them feel like they mattered. He will be truly missed.

When asked about what he wanted for his most recent birthday, he replied “What I have is priceless and cannot be replaced. A beautiful wife, four incredible kids, two wonderful son-in-laws, two special daughter-in-laws, and the precious and beautiful seven grandchildren I could have ever dreamed of. What could you possibly get me that I don’t already possess…GOD IS SO GOOD, HE IS SO GOOD TO ME!”

He was preceded in death by mother Leona (Oswald) Werness and his father George Werness. He is survived by his wife Pixie; sons, Barton (Emilia) Werness of South Bend, Spencer (Megan) Werness of Lincoln; daughters Heidi (Reed) Allen of Glenwood, Jennifer (Josh) Hale of Chaska; grandchildren Carter, Lincoln, Harrison and Mckinley Allen; Joshua and James Hale; Emma Werness; sister Lorrie (Jeff) Oistad of Sartell; brothers Taylor Werness of Richfield, Keith Werness of Bloomington, and Craig Bump (Kari) Werness of Andover; and five nieces and six nephews.

Please join us in a celebration of his life on Saturday February 5, 2022, at Hillside Church. 1:30-2:30pm visitation with a service at 2:30pm. Coffee and refreshments will follow the service. Hillside Church, 4300 W. 98th Street, Bloomington, MN 55437, 952-831-5050. Service will be livestreamed starting at 2:30. click the link here https://www.hillsidemn.org/celebrationoflife

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to www.givesendgo.com/SpencerJWerness