Obituary for Robert Joseph Werner
Robert Joseph Werner passed away peacefully and with grace on August 31, 2022. Born on February 13, 1932, and growing up in Hamburg, NY, Bob found his passion for music and teaching early. He was tireless in his pursuit and advocacy for education in the fine arts, music in particular.
Starting as a French Horn player and high school band director, he progressed through a rewarding academic career to become Dean of the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. His legacy at CCM includes the completion of a comprehensive fine arts education and performing arts campus. Bob believed strongly in the importance of fine arts as giving meaning to life and informing the human condition. He served in numerous leadership roles for professional music societies, both national and international, always serving with kindness and humility.
Bob was devoted to his wife of 65 years, Sharon, and always proud and loving of his family. Through his leadership within the International Society of Music Educators, they often traveled the world building lasting friendships. He enjoyed sports of all kinds, especially football and basketball, enjoying many high school and college games.
Bob is survived by wife, Sharon Mohrfeld Werner; their three sons, Mark Joseph Werner (Deborah), Kurt Mohrfeld Werner (Kimberly), and Erik Justin Werner (Andrea); four granddaughters, Elisa Sharon Werner Cook (Timothy), Kristen Lynne Werner Ackert (Daniel), Haley Nicole Werner Tobias (Conner), Sydney Amber Werner Schenk (Remy), and three great-grandchildren, Claire Elisabeth Cook, Caleb Joseph Cook, and Dylan Elisabeth Ackert.
Bob achieved three degrees, a Bachelor’s, a Master’s, and Ph.D., from Northwestern University. In keeping with his life devoted to music and education, the family welcomes memorial donations to the National Association of Schools of Music, 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248
Starting as a French Horn player and high school band director, he progressed through a rewarding academic career to become Dean of the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. His legacy at CCM includes the completion of a comprehensive fine arts education and performing arts campus. Bob believed strongly in the importance of fine arts as giving meaning to life and informing the human condition. He served in numerous leadership roles for professional music societies, both national and international, always serving with kindness and humility.
Bob was devoted to his wife of 65 years, Sharon, and always proud and loving of his family. Through his leadership within the International Society of Music Educators, they often traveled the world building lasting friendships. He enjoyed sports of all kinds, especially football and basketball, enjoying many high school and college games.
Bob is survived by wife, Sharon Mohrfeld Werner; their three sons, Mark Joseph Werner (Deborah), Kurt Mohrfeld Werner (Kimberly), and Erik Justin Werner (Andrea); four granddaughters, Elisa Sharon Werner Cook (Timothy), Kristen Lynne Werner Ackert (Daniel), Haley Nicole Werner Tobias (Conner), Sydney Amber Werner Schenk (Remy), and three great-grandchildren, Claire Elisabeth Cook, Caleb Joseph Cook, and Dylan Elisabeth Ackert.
Bob achieved three degrees, a Bachelor’s, a Master’s, and Ph.D., from Northwestern University. In keeping with his life devoted to music and education, the family welcomes memorial donations to the National Association of Schools of Music, 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248