Wernke, Marian (nee Merk). Entered into eternal rest on April 24th at the age of 81. Beloved wife for 40 years of the late Paul Wernke. Devoted mother of Paul Jr. (Diane), Bruce (Jeanine), Dan (Jessica), Allen (Joan), Glenn (Lynley), Michael (Michelle) Wernke, and Theresa (Mark) Chumley. Loving grandmother of Caroline, Paul III, Irene, Nick, Doug, Danny, Benjamin, Katie, Patti, Brian, Karen, Heather, Stephanie, Brandon, Jessica, Tyler, Katie, Haley, Abagail, Thomas, Samantha, Adam, and the late Hannah. Cherished great grandmother of Colin, Charles, Carson, Lola, Gabriel, Riley, Macy, Calie, Olivia, and Ava. Dear sister of Alvin (late MaryAnn), Richard (late MaryAnn), James (Rita), Charles (Lin), and the late Gerald (Anita).

Visitation Friday from 4pm-8pm at Minges Funeral Home, 10385 New Haven Rd Harrison, OH.

Funeral Mass Saturday at 10am at St. Simon the Apostle Church, 825 Pontius Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45233. Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.