Jean E. Werst, 79, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2024.
Born on July 7, 1944, in Hereford, PA, she was a daughter of the late Elmer V. and Helen M. (Miller) Heilman.
A graduate of Quakertown High School’s Class of 1962, she went on to enter the workforce and later became a homemaker.
She was a member of Quakertown United Methodist Church.
Jean’s love for her family was paramount, and it was often demonstrated through her passion for cooking and baking.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Rodney Werst, who died in 1995; one son: Adam J. Werst; daughter: Lynn M. Gross; and her brother: Brian Heilman.
Jean will be lovingly remembered by her son: David B. Werst (Dawn); son-in-law: John Gross; sister: Nancy H. Jones (George); three grandchildren: Amanda Solomon (Phillip), Erica Werst, Jason Gross; and several nieces and nephews.
A viewing will be held at the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 821 West Broad Street, Quakertown, on Thursday, February 15, 2024, from 10:00am until the time of the funeral service, in the funeral home, at 11:00am.
Interment will be in Quakertown Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in Jean’s name, to Quakertown Fire Company No. 1, P.O. Box 398, Quakertown, PA 18951.
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