Sidney E. Werner, 92, of Evansville, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2007, at Deaconess Hospital.

Sidney retired in sales from Davidson-Amos Company in 1984 after 25 years. He was a former member of St. James East United Methodist Church, now McCutchanville Community Church, and a member of the Trinity Sunday school class. Sidney was a 1933 graduate of Bosse High School, where he was a member of Bosse's first football championship team. He was a member of the Reed Masonic Lodge No. 316; the Scottish Rite; and the Hadi Shrine Temple, where he served as captain of the hospital staff and also worked for many years on the Shrine Circus.

Sidney is survived by his daughter, Mary Elizabeth Werner, and a brother, George L. Werner, both of Evansville; two nieces; four nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews.

Sidney was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Edna F. (Arnold) Werner, on February 4, 2007.

Services 10 a.m. Saturday, July 7, at Ziemer Funeral Home Central Chapel, with Pastor Robert Vester officiating. Visitation is 3 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Hadi Shrine Transportation Fund, 6 Walnut St., Evansville, IN 47708; or McCutchanville Community Church, 9505 Petersburg Road, Evansville, IN 47725.

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July 6, 2007

To the Werner family, I am sure Sid and my father, J. R. Edwards, also a past captain of the Hadi Hospital Staff, are reminiscing with a cup of coffee in the Hospital Staff Office about all the trips, the circus, parades, and everyday life. Fill your hearts with fond memories and cherish them. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Fondly, Janet Edwards Mobley