Elizabeth Joan (Betty) Werle – Rochester

Betty Werle, 89, of Rochester, MN, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

Betty was born December 17, 1934 in Binghamton, NY to Mike and Arlene (Powell) Shramek. She graduated from high school with honors in 1952 and attended Alfred State College in Alfred, NY. On February 15, 1958, Betty married Alan J. Werle at Saint Catherine Catholic Church in Binghamton, NY.

The couple moved to Rochester, MN in 1958 and has resided in Rochester ever since.

Betty loved tennis, beach time with family and friends in Lake City, cross-country skiing with Al, and winters in Gulf Shores, Alabama. She cherished her time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Betty worked as a Title I teacher's aide for Rochester Public Schools assisting elementary students with reading, math, and other skills. She enjoyed volunteering for a variety of organizations including St. Pius X Church, Bundles of Love, and St. Mary's Hospital.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Alan Werle, her five sons, Mike (Deb) of Winona, MN, Jerry (Donna) of Pine City, MN, Tom (Anita) of Rochester, MN, Chris of Minneapolis, MN, and Steve (Colleen) of Minneapolis, MN; sister, Barbara Hawley, Endwell, NY, brother, Ted Shramek, of Ft. Meyers, FL, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She is proceeded in death by her parents, brother-in-law, James Hawley, and one great-granddaughter.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 9, 2024, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester with Rev. Jim Starasinich officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Rochester.

Thank you to Reflections Memory Care and St. Croix Hospice for their kindness and wonderful care of Betty during her illness.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to St. Croix Hospice in Rochester, MN or the Alzheimer's Association.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com .