Born July 25, 1959, in Fort Wayne, to Noel and Marlene (Smith) Leitzman, she married Colin Werling Oct. 21, 1989. He survives. She was a 1977 graduate of Snider High School and worked as a stocker at Kroger’s grocery store. In addition to her husband and her father, she is survived by sons David and Carl, both of Fort Wayne; sisters, Carolyn Daniels, Tucker, Ga.; Michele Gardner, Valdosta, Ga.; and Darla Miller, St. Paul, Minn.; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother. Services under the direction of Revs. David Peterson and Michael Frese will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 202 W. Rudisill, Blvd., Fort Wayne. Burial will follow at Prairie View Cemetery near Tocsin, Ind. Calling will be one hour prior to services as well as from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Rd., Fort Wayne. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Redeemer Lutheran Church Music Fund or the Bach Collegium. To leave condolences, visit www.elzey-patterson-rodakfuneralhome.com.
