Bill Werle, 89; Pitched for Pirates, Cardinals, Red Sox
Bill Schenley
Resident of San Mateo
1951 Bowman (#64) baseball card:
http://tinyurl.com/27o3cob
FROM: The San Jose Mercury News ~
(Paid obit)
(Bugs) 89 years old, passed away
on November 27, 2010, in San Mateo, CA,
due to complications with Alzheimer's.
Born December 21, 1920 in Oakland, CA,
son of the late Leslie and Emma Werle
(deceased), sister Patricia LaFargue (Gene)
(deceased).
He was a professional Baseball Player, for
the San Francisco Seals, Boston Red Sox,
Pittsburg, and Special Assignment Scout for
Baltimore, Orioles, and Cleveland Indians.
Survived by his wife Eva of San Mateo,
William Werle, Jr., (Michele), grandchildren,
Philippe Werle (Marie) Guillaume Werle
(Isabelle), and five great granchildren, nephew
Craig LaFargue (Bobbi) Christopher LaFargue
and Dave LaFargue. Stepdaughters, Jordana
Roberts, (Sonny), Julie McMahon (Pete) and
five grandchildren.
His cat Tenshi, and his dog Betty Cuca.
My greatest thanks go out to Anka Buljan
Administrator of B and B Home Care, where
he was living for the past 2 and a half years,
to all the wonderful care givers: Ofie, Edwin,
Ronnie, Bel and Julie who took care of him
with love and devotion, and To Vitas Hospice
Care.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations
to the Alzheimer's Foundation.
Services Friday, December 3, 2010, 1:30 pm,
at Lifemark Skylawn Memorial Park Highway
92 and Skyline Blvd.
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1953 Topps (#170) baseball card:
http://tinyurl.com/2czw5ex
MLB Stats:
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/werlebi01.shtml
Thanks to Jack Morris for this obit.