Gavin Werner

Gavin James Werner of Murray, left this life unexpectedly at the age of 15, on May 27, 2021. Gavin was born on Aug. 31, 2005, to parents Jeff and Kim Werner. Gavin attended Murray Community Schools where he recently completed his freshman year.

Known and loved by many, Gavin’s passions included tinkering outside, trap shooting, farm work, hunting, fishing and hanging out with his friends. Additionally, Gavin took pride in his role as the middle child of three boys, looking up to his older brother, Logan, and showing his younger brother Drake the ropes. His baby sister Morgan, completely stole his heart.

Gavin was preceded in death by his beloved Papa, Ralph Akers; great-grandmothers Jackie Jameson, Lois Morris, Naomi Akers; great-grandfathers Dalbert Akers and Bill Werner.

Left to cherish Gavin’s memory include father Jeff Werner of Murray, mother Kim Werner (Chris Reed) of Osceola, brothers Logan and Drake Werner, sister Morgan Reed, grandparents Tom and Mary Werner of Murray, grandmother Connie Mack of Murray, great-grandfather, Jim Jameson of Osceola, uncle TJ Werner (Katie) of Bondurant, aunt Katie Werner of Osceola, uncle Terry Scroggie (Amy) of Murray, Angie Frohwein (Mark Heese) of Clive and uncle Brian Akers (Cathy) of Murray. Additionally, Gavin leaves behind many great aunts and uncles, and cousins.

A memorial fund is established at:

Gavin Werner Memorial Fund, American State Bank, 1000 Jeffreys Drive, Osceola, IA 50213

Funeral services will be held at the Murray Church of Christ, 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, 202, with Eddie Otto officiating.

Family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Kale Funeral Home.

Social distancing guidelines will be required. If you are unable to attend the service in person, a livestream will be available at www.kalefuneralhome.com on Gavin’s tribute wall beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday.

Interment will be in the Murray Cemetery.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.kalefuneralhome.com