Bio: Werner, Gerald J. – 2nd Lt. (Air Force – 1971)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Werner, Wakeen

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 09 Sep 1971

Second Lieutenant Gerald J. Werner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Werner, Dorchester, has entered the U.S. Air Force training at Laredo AFB, Texas. Werner will fly the newest Air Force jet trainer and receive special academic and military training during the year long course. He will be awarded silver pilot wings upon completion of the air training command flying program.

Werner is a 1967 graduate of Colby High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and psychology at Wisconsin State University, Superior, this year in June. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1971 through the Air Force Reserve Officers Training program. Werner is married to the former Faye Wakeen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Wakeen of Wausau. Lt. and Mrs. Werner reside at 1002 San Carlos, Apt. 207, Laredo, Texas, 78040.