Opal Emma Werings' Obituary
On Monday, October 10th, 2022, Opal Emma (Dworschak) Werings, beloved grandmother and friend to many, passed away at age 98.
Born May 27th, 1924, in Yankton, Oregon, she attended the Yankton School and was a devoted lifelong parishioner of the Yankton Church. After graduating from St. Helens high school, Opal was married to Charles "Chuck" Werings and had one son, Glen Charles Werings. Opal spent the majority of her life in Yankton and was very involved in the community that she loved. Family and friends were the most important things to her.
Opal worked for Pope & Talbot in St. Helens before going to work for Steinfeld's in Scappoose. She retired from Steinfeld's and in retirement Opal spent time traveling with Chuck. They visited family in Canada, friends in California, and many National Parks.
In her free time Opal enjoyed crocheting. She made beautiful baby blankets, and she made hundreds of stocking caps for the homeless. In her later years she enjoyed making dishcloths and doilies. She never kept anything she made, she was very generous with her gifts. She also taught many people to crochet over the years.
She loved helping people and loved her family and her friends very much.
Opal is survived by Brother, Don Dworschak; daughter-in-law Susie Werings; grandson, Charley Werings (Becky); granddaughter, Alisa Werings (Dan Niemi); and great-grandchildren, Anna & Evan.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Chuck Werings; parents, William & Hazel Dworschak; sister, Veryl (Dworschak)Trotter; and son, Glen Charles Werings.
A memorial service will be held at Yankton Community Fellowship on October 22 at 2:00 pm. Her favorite cookies and beverages will be served after. Opal will be laid to rest at Yankton Hillcrest Cemetery.
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