Paul M. Wernette

Paul Wernette, 61, of La Fargeville, New York, formerly of Weidman, passed away Sunday January 21, 2018, at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, New York. Cremation has taken place and Pauls family will receive friends at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home on Friday, February 2, from 5-7 p.m. with the Vigil beginning at 7:00 p.m. Interment of his ashes will be Saturday, 11:15 a.m., in St. Joseph the Worker Cemetery in Beal City. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Paul was born March 10, 1956, in Mt. Pleasant, son of Dan and Phyllis (Abbott) Wernette of Weidman, MI. He graduated from Chippewa Hills High School and dedicated his life as being a devoted father, adored grandfather, successful business owner, and beloved friend to many. In his spare time, Paul enjoyed restoring classic cars, parting the wind of the open road on his Harley, and winding down a long day at the office with friends. Paul is survived by his father, Dan Wernette of Weidman; brother, Jeff (Rita) Wernette of Weidman; sons, Shaun (Autumn) Wernette of Belmont and Corey Wernette of Weidman. Paul was a proud grandfather to his five beautiful grandchildren Zachary, Mira, Eliza, Lennon, and Jonah Wernette. Paul was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Wernette; and three sisters, Connie Wernette, Julie Roche, and Margaret Peggy Sue Edwards.