Fred Elliott

Werner

Mr. Fred Elliott Werner, of Warrenton, MO, passed away on Monday December 15, 2025 at his home. He was born on November 25, 1948 in St. Louis, MO, to the late Gerhard and Elsie (nee: Lieffring) Werner. He was 77 years old.

Fred was united in marriage to Patricia Lynn Endicott on January 3, 1970 in Overland, MO. They celebrated many happy memories for over 55 years. Fred had many hobbies and one of them was flying. He obtained his pilot's license and he loved taking aerial photography. He also enjoyed karaoke, hunting, fishing, golfing and Billiards. Fred's career was an auto body repairman, but he also loved working on and restoring historic cars as well as drag racers in his spare time. Fred was very social and had "the gift of gab". He could strike up a conversation with just about anyone. He was a major wheeler and dealer and was fondly referred to as " Fast Freddie" by close friends and family members. Fred was a family man and loved his wife, children and grandchildren greatly. He had a big presence within his family and will be missed immensely.

Fred Werner was preceded in death by his parents, Gerhard and Elsie Werner; one brother Gary Werner and one sister, Sharon Werner. Those family members who will remain grateful for having shared in Fred's life are his loving wife, Patricia Werner; three children, Julie Wiest and husband Tim, Michael Werner and Angela Box, Joanna Musak and husband Alan; Laura K Werner;  seven grandchildren, Matthew Werner (Stephanie), Jessie Weseman (Kody Williams), Kayla Sanders, Tylor Wiest, Sierra Werner, Bryce Wiest, Blake Werner; two great-grandchildren, Maria and Kourtney; three siblings, Carol Werner, Michael K Werner (Beverly) and Paul Werner; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. A Celebration of Life Service will follow, beginning at 12:00 PM. Memorial donations are suggested to be given to No Time to Spare Animal Rescue. Online condolences may also be made at martinfuneral.net