Carl Werda

Carl Werda

May 11, 1966 - April 08, 2024

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Carl Werda, 57, passed away after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family, at his home in Billings, MT.


Carl was the youngest child of Adam and Leona (Sobek) Werda. He was born on May 11th, 1966, in Alpena, MI. He graduated from Alpena High School in 1984. Carl served in the Army National Guard for 6 years while completing his education at Lansing Community College and Western Michigan University.


He liked to say the best thing that he got out of his time at Western was his wife and best friend, Jill (Kitchen), whom he married on August 26th, 1995, on Mackinac Island.


Carl spent his career working around the country as an Aircraft Mechanic and was passionate about all things aviation related, including flying and flight instructing in his early years.


Carl was also an accomplished powerlifter, competing at national and international competitions. He held multiple state and national powerlifting records and was a member of the USA Powerlifting Team in 2016.


What Carl was most proud of were his children Alex (Maddie Hurley) Werda (Des Moines, IA), Marek Werda, Scott Werda, and Drew Werda (Billings, MT). Carl is also survived by sister, Janet Werda (Alpena, MI), and brother Mark T. Werda (Alpena, MI), his mother and father in-law Guy and Mary Kitchen (Marysville, MT), brother in law Scott (Jen) Kitchen ( Kansas City, Mo), sister in law Patricia Kitchen (Romeo, MI), nephews Mark Werda (Marquette, MI), Brock (Amanda) Werda (Pleasant Hill, CA) and nieces Jessica Kitchen, Rachel Kitchen and Amanda Kitchen (Romeo, MI).


Carl was preceded in death by his parents Adam and Leona Werda and his brother-in-law, Guy Kitchen. Carl will also be greatly missed by his bernadoodle, Wilson.


A visitation will be held on Friday, April 12th from 5-7pm at Dahl Funeral Home in Billings, MT. A graveside service will be performed on Saturday, April 13th at 10 am in Mountain View Cemetery, Billings, MT., with a meal to follow.


In lieu of flowers, Carl has asked for donations to be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

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Mary Ellen Keefer
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My prayers are with you Jill and the entire family. I remember the great time I had with you and your precious family at a Tiger game. We went to Mexican Town after for dinner. You have had so much you’ve had to go through. I know it was sudden but Carl will not be in anymore pain. God is with you and will carry you on for your family. I am praying for your strength at this very difficult time. Love Mary Ellen Keefer
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Andy Decker
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I worked with Carl at Connie Kalitta's old company American International Airways on the old Wurtsmith AFB in Oscoda MI in 1995. He was a hilarious person who made the job fun, and the days went by quick. Rest in Peace sir, I know you will be missed by many!
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Francine Werda
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I feel honored to have known him, relative or not. Had a heart of gold and loved his family! What a huge loss for this earth. Condolences to you all.
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Jim Kappen
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Jill and family, we just heard the news from Ami. Our most sincere condolences on your loss. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Feel free to reach out if there is anything we can do for you. Jim & Carrie Kappen
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Shaun Dickey
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Our deepest condolences to his Family. Carl was one of the kindest person you could ever meet. He will be greatly missed by all of us. the Dickey Family

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