Earl D. Werdelin

The Rev. Earl D. Werdelin, 75 passed away on June 30, 2017. He was born October 25, 1941, in Manchester, CT the son of the late Helmer and Edna Werdelin. He is survived by his daughter, Joy Roelike (Bryan) of CA, his sons, Bart Werdelin of CT and David Werdelin (Dorna) of GA, his grandchildren Kendra Timm (Kyle) of AZ, Antoinette Torres of CA., Malcolm Werdelin, Carter Steel Werdelin, and Jordan Scott of GA., and a great-grandson, Jeremiah Timm of AZ. Earl is also survived by his sisters June Roncarti of Manchester, CT and Carol Storksen (Henrik) of OR., and his goddaughter, Karen Pinheiro (John) of Newington, CT, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Earl was a graduate of Manchester High School class of 1959 and the University of Connecticut College of Agriculture class of 1964, and later graduated from the Philadelphia Seminary in 1969. This year was the 49th anniversary of his ordination. After his ordination, Earl served Lutheran Parishes in New Britain, CT., St Croix in the US Virgin Islands, West Boylston, MA., and Newington, NH. It was while serving the parish in Newington, NH, he met and proudly mentored, the future pastor, the Reverend Paul Christian who's current ministry is in Petersburg, VA. Earl concluded his pastoral career at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Claremont, NH. In recent years, Earl enjoyed spending time in his seasonal cabin near the Stark family homestead in Newbury, VT which he built with family and friends. He also attended Emanuel Lutheran's (Manchester, CT), Men's Breakfast at Friendly's, always eating a five-scoop sundae with whipped cream and three cherries, while the others ate breakfast. There will be no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend the graveside service on Thursday, July 6, 2017, at 10:00 am at the East Cemetery (Section B), in Manchester, CT., followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 60 Church Street, Manchester, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Lift Fund care of Emanuel Lutheran Church, or a charity of the donator's choice. For additional information, or to leave words of condolence, please contact the Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home at www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com who is in charge of the funeral arrangements.





Service DetailsThursday, July 6th, 2017 11:00am, Emanuel Lutheran Church
Interment DetailsEast Cemetery