Werner III, Frederick – Cochran Funeral

Frederick A. Werner, III, age 71, of Great Meadows, NJ died Friday, July 30, 2021 at Bebbe Healthcare, Lewes, DE. Frederick was born June 1, 1950 in New Brunswick, NJ to the late Frederick A. and Elizabeth (Gottiaux) Werner, Jr.

Frederick was previously a teacher at Hopatcong High School, he had worked in the lumber industry as a salesman and manager, most recently he was a teacher at Warren Hills Regional High School, Washington, NJ retiring in 2012.

Frederick served on the Liberty Township Board of Education from 1980-1993 and also on the Great Meadows Regional Board of Education from 1993- 1996.

He loved spending time down in Sea Isle City and playing with his nine grandchildren who they lovingly called Poohpa. Fred was an avid car collector and car show enthusiast.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years: Nancy (Reichler) Werner, three children: Hope Scudder and her husband Michael, William Werner and his wife Hillary, Tammy Webster and her husband Jason, a sister, Lee Werner, nine grandchildren, Cheyenne Scudder, Rilya, Rhys, Roan, Reagan Werner, Izaac, Jayden Aziz, Olivia, Blake Webster and was expecting his first great grandchild in September.

The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J. with Rev. Grzegorz “Greg” Podsiadlo officiating. Burial will be in Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows following the service.

Visitation will be Sunday, August 8 from 1-3 and 5-7 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Fred Werner Memorial Scholarship, c/o Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 in memory of Fred.

(please make checks payable to Fred Werner Memorial Scholarship).

For those wishing to leave online condolences, please www.cochranfuneral.com

17 Condolences for Werner III, Frederick

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Pat Pierce says

August 3, 2021 at 2:21 pm

Fred was my friend and i shall always miss him.

Sherry Anderson says

August 3, 2021 at 2:53 pm

Fred was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor who will be deeply missed. I’m so sorry for your loss.

MAUREEN BLOOM says

August 3, 2021 at 8:53 pm

Nancy I am so sorry to see the passing of your husband. I know how well you two got along and your ventures to the shore . I wish I could go to the viewing but I just had hip surgery yesterday. May god give you comfort in these difficult times

Karen Bullivant says

August 3, 2021 at 8:55 pm

Fred Werner was the reason our son graduated from high school went on to college,worked to get a job , married and has a family. Without his encouragement and tough love I don’t know how we would have made it through those tough times. We are forever thankful to have known him.

Tom Sypniewski says

August 3, 2021 at 10:48 pm

Fred was one of the few who was at Warren Hills for more than just a paycheck. He truly loved helping people. He was a great guy. He always listened and gave great advice to real life circumstances. I’m honored to have known him. RIP.

Sharon Haggerty says

August 3, 2021 at 10:52 pm

Fred was a nice guy, a good friend, and a great educator who would do anything to help his students. He has probably already found Frank Fenimore and Rob Jennings, and they’re most likely reminiscing, joking around, and planning what projects they’re going to do in heaven. He will be greatly missed by all.

Cynthia Petgrave Jackson says
August 3, 2021 at 11:50 pm

Sincere condolences to Tammy and the entire family. May God’s love comfort all of you in this very difficult time.

Kathy Klinger says

August 4, 2021 at 1:48 am

Fred you are surely going to be missed. Sending my love and prayers to the family. Hugs to Nancy.

Michael Pierson says

August 4, 2021 at 8:30 am

Mr. Werner was a one of a kind teacher that truly cared and a genuine kind soul. He taught me everything I know about wood working and will be forever grateful of what he taught me. I miss our long conversations and his advice. Rest in peace Mr. Werner.

Al and Carol reichler says
August 5, 2021 at 11:07 pm

Al and I and family are so sad to learn of Fred’s passing! He was always a bright star in welcoming us at family gatherings and his huge smile and hugs will be forever remembered. We are sending prayers to you all.

Bridget Pierson says

August 4, 2021 at 8:41 am

Mr. Werner was such a dedicated teacher, mentor, and just all around great and kind person. I will always be greatful for having the privilege to have known him. Rest in peace.

Kathleen Jenkin says

August 4, 2021 at 12:25 pm

Fred was a one in a million…never met up when he didn’t have a joke for me. He will be so missed….My heart is broken for you Nancy…..Prayers to the whole family.

Robin Fohr says

August 4, 2021 at 8:26 pm

Hey Fred and Family – Thanks for all the great laughs when we used to have hall duty and study hall together! I will never forget you! Thank you for being such a great colleague. You were a “true blue” blue streak!!! Go Streaks in Heaven and I’m sure you and Frankie are cutting it up!!! Love you always! Werner family I am very sorry for the loss of your patriarch, my deepest sympathy.

Jeffrey Willis says

August 5, 2021 at 12:41 am

My prayers are with the family. Fred will always be remembered at Warren Hills HS. He was a good one.

Greg Powers says

August 5, 2021 at 6:04 pm

Nancy and Family so sorry for your loss .Whenever I saw Fred he was always smiling an and a possitive person. Sending prayers .and wishing I could give you a big hug .

Debbie Lockwood says

August 6, 2021 at 4:18 am

In my 33 years at Liberty Township School then Great Meadows Middle School, I respected Fred as a loving husband to his wife, Nancy, and children:. Hope, Bill. and Tammy. On the Liberty then Great Meadows Middle School Board of Ed., he was dedicated to making the best choices concerning the welfare of the students. Job well done, Fred!

I am praying to God to comfort and strengthen all of Fred’s family and loved ones. 😪 ❤✝️

Shannon Nye, WH Class of 2004 says

August 9, 2021 at 3:50 pm

Mr. Werner was the best teacher I ever had the pleasure of sitting in the classroom with at Warren Hills Regional High School from 2002 to 2004. He was so kind, wise, and passionate, and his excitement and sense of humor in the classroom was something I’ll never forget. You’re a big
part of why I , became a high school teacher to help students the way you helped me. You helped me overcome some really dark times in my life, when it felt like no one else in the world was listening. Thank you Mr. Werner for being there for me when no one else was. It is bittersweet to be sitting in the same room as the family you always spoke so highly of or to hear their stories about your life beyond school, solidifying in my mind what an amazing human being you were in life. Thank you, Mr. Werner, for being a friend and a mentor to me and so many others, including my younger brother, Clint, and so many of my friends.

Werner III, Frederick June 1, 1950 - July 30, 2021