Chuck Werker

Charles Ray “Chuck” Werker, age 63, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at home surrounded by family. He was born Nov. 19, 1960, in Columbia City, the son of Charles Lewis and Beth (Moore) Werker.

Chuck graduated from West Noble High School in 1979 and served his country honorably in the United States Navy from 1980-84. During his time in the Navy, he was proud to be a crew member of the USS Midway. He was a talented carpenter for more than 40 years and seemed to be able to build or do anything. He also worked at Doc’s Hardware in Albion. Chuck loved to fish, hunt, build models and spend time with his Navy buddies. He was also a World War II history buff and enjoyed watching movies. Most importantly, he was very proud of his family and loved to spend time with them.

He is survived by two sons, Dave (Deborah) Yankosky and Mike (Octavia) Yankosky; a daughter, Barbara Yankosky; grandchildren, Catherine (Nate) Prescott, David Yankosky III, Eric (Rachel Montgomery) Yankosky, Casey Yankosky, Kristin Yankosky, Michael (Marissa) Yankosky Jr., Tapanga (Cody) Criswell, Elizabeth (Gabriel) Mongan, Christopher Yankosky and Savannah Yankosky; six great-grandchildren, Miles Prescott, Stephone Gordon, Olivia Yankosky, Michael “Tripp” Yankosky III, Karson Thomas and Grayson Yankosky; a sister, Jane (Jim) Brickey; numerous nieces and nephews; along with a family of close and loving friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Luellen Werker and Margaret Meyer.

A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier. Pastor Joseph Brickey will officiate. Burial will take place at Sparta Cemetery at a later date.

Family and friends will be received from 5-8 p.m. Monday, June 3, at Yeager Funeral Home and also from 3-4 p.m. prior to the service on Tuesday.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Warsaw Cancer Care Center and Heartland Hospice.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Heartland Hospice.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at yeagerfuneralhome.com.