March 31, 2008
Come say goodbye to an old friend Werner Messerschmidt who died Monday, March 31, 2008 at his home in Morgan Estates, Geneseo, NY. He was born August 10, 1929 in Seneca Falls, NY to the late Karl and Tillie (Okrum) Messserschmidt. Werner was a US Veteran having served in the Army from 1948 to 1952. He was retired from the Fulton Consolidated School System, Fulton, NY as a High School Teacher. Werner was a loving husband, and father, a talented musician and yachtsman and an avid outdoorsman. He is survived by his children Jeaninne (Bob) Huff of VA, Kurt (Ann) Messerschmidt of VA, Sheryl (Ron) Chance of VA, Duane (Diane) Messerschmidt of Geneseo, NY, Joseph Messerschmidt of Oswego, NY; his grandchildren: Colin, Corey and Charlie Chance, Lauren Messerschmidt, Zachary and Nicklaus Messerschmidt and several nieces and nephews. Werner’s family would like to invite you to come to funeral services at 6:00 pm March 31, 2009 to say goodbye and share a story at the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S. Fulton, NY. Burial was private. A calling hour will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 pm prior to the service. The family has requested that donations may be made to the National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Dr., Reston, VA 20190-5362.