Jack Fredrick Werre

Jack Fredrick Werre, 74, Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018, in St. Alexis Medical Center, Bismarck. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 10, 2018, at DaWise-Perry Funeral Services, Mandan, with Rev. Dale Nabben officiating. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 PM, with a prayer service at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck.

Jack was born September 20, 1943, at Bismarck, to Hayden and Vera (Mathewson) Werre. He was raised and educated in Bismarck. Graduating from BHS in 1961, then attended BSC and graduated in 1965. On July 25, 1965, he married Virginia Carol Keator. They made their home in Bismarck and raised 2 daughters. Through the years they enjoyed raising their family, camping, traveling and spending time at their lake cabin.

Throughout his career, Jack worked in the grocery business, which was very well suited to his personality, because he loved meeting new people. Jack started his career in the family grocery store "Hayden's Grocery." He then moved on to Red Owl Grocery, Warehouse Market and lastly Econo Foods, where he retired.

He looked forward to traveling, mostly on cruise ships, where he made life long friends on every voyage. Jack enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and Fridays with his buddies Chuck, Dave, Mary, Cindy, Bonnie, Ray, Duane, and many more. He was a wonderful father, "Papa", grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to all. He enjoyed cooking and was always looking for a new recipe to make for the family. He also enjoyed spending time with family at the cabin and all his Crooked Lake family.

He is survived by two daughters, Candie (Mick) Thompson, Harvey, North Dakota, and Kelli (Larry) Berger, Bismarck; mother-in-law, Beatrice Keator, Mandan, North Dakota; four brothers-in-law, Gaylen (Linda) Keator, Mobile Alabama, Ron (Pam) Keator, Mel (Gail) Keator, Keith (Sherry) Keator; two sisters-in-law, Denise (Mark) Geirke and Leona Werre, all of Bismarck; six grandchildren, Cortney (Jorey), Nathan, Megan, Jordan, Katie, and Abigail; seven great-grandchildren; nine nieces; seven nephews and special friends Sis Wait and Mary Hultberg.

Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; nephew Rae; brother, Gene; his parents and grandparents; and his special little friend, his dog TJ.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial to the Central Dakota Human Society.