Brett Franklin Werner

Brett Franklin Werner, 30, of Burlington, died Monday, December 15, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family, following a courageous 5 month battle with brain cancer.

Born November 19, 1995, in Burlington, he was the son of Michael and Christine Johnson Werner. On January 31, 2025, he married Emily Brooke Hansen in Burlington. He was a deeply devoted husband who loved sharing life’s spontaneous adventures with his wife, discovering new places and learning new things side by side.

He was a 2014 graduate of Burlington High School. Brett was a Mechanical Designer for Afinitas.

Brett loved Jesus and accepted Jesus as his savior at a young age. He continued to grow in his faith and loved serving the Lord. He regularly attended Harmony Bible Church. 

One of Brett's greatest joys was being outdoors-whether he was hunting at dawn, fishing a favorite stretch of water, or slowly walking fields and creek beds searching for artifacts. He was an avid shed hunter spending countless hours exploring back roads and open country, always hopeful for his next find. He also had a passion for raising his chickens and ducks. Brett also loved tending to his garden.

Survivors include his wife, Emily and their child, who they were eagerly awaiting, due on March 17, 2026; his parents, Michael and Christine Werner; brothers, Dustin (Shonda) Werner, T.J. (Danielle) Werner, Kyle (Sabrina) Werner, and John Werner all of Burlington; grandfather, Franklin Johnson; grandmother, Sandy Schneider; nieces and nephews; Jaxson, Maddox, Wade, Callan, Brooks, Cole, Dakota, Faron, and Chase Werner and Chance, Parker and Saylor Dorminey;  brother-in-law, Dylan Cook of Georgia; sister-in-law, Amber (Brett) Dorminey of Georgia; and mother-in-law, Wendy Anderson of Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Betty Johnson, and paternal grandparents, Eugene, Jr. and Esther Werner.

Family will receive friends Thursday, December 18, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.

The funeral service for Mr. Werner will be 10:00 AM Friday, December 19, 2025, at Harmony Bible Church - Burlington Campus. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

A memorial has been established to support his child’s future.

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