Bonna M. Werner Obituary (1924 - 2007)

Bonna Mae Werner Mrs. Bonna Mae Werner, age 83, of Menomonie, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, November 15 in her home. Mrs. Werner was born on July 6, 1924 in Rochester, Minnesota to Floyd and Laura Yanser. Mrs. Werner attended the University of Minnesota Nursing School and then began a brief career as an airline hostess in the golden days of air travel, working for Mid-Continent Air Lines. She married Dr. Ralph J. Werner in 1947 and moved to Menomonie, where she and her husband opened a successful dental practice. She lived in Menomonie for 60 years, broken only for a short period in Corona Del Mar, California, while her husband served in the Navy during the Korean War. Mrs. Werner's interests were many and varied. She was active in Grace Episcopal Church, and was a member of the Red Hat Society, the Sons of Norway, the Order of the Eastern Star, and her book group. She provided invaluable assistance during her husband's long tenure as the founder and Secretary-Treasurer of the Academy of Operative Dentistry. During her long life she enjoyed traveling, reading, collecting antiques, Norwegian folk art, golfing, and visiting her two grandsons. She is remembered for her generous nature and selfless assistance to the elderly and to those in need. Preceding her in death was her husband Ralph. Mrs. Werner is survived by her three children, Warren Werner of Madison, Sarah (Jeff Becker) Werner of Denver Colorado, and Mary (James) Winnefeld living in Lisbon, Portugal; her two grandsons, James and Jonathan Winnefeld; her sister Esther McNamee; and many other relatives and friends. Family and friends may call at Olson Funeral Home, 615 Wilson Avenue in Menomonie on Thursday, November 20 from 6 to 8 p.m., or on Friday morning at Grace Episcopal Church, E4357 451st Avenue from 10 to 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 23 at Grace Episcopal Church, with Rev. Dale E. Kiltzke officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Menomonie. Flowers may be sent to the Olson Funeral Home. Memorials in honor of Mrs. Werner can be sent to the Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, Menomonie, WI 54751 or to the charity of your choice in memory of Mrs. Bonna Werner. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfuneral.com