Gregory Lee Wernet

Greg was born in North Canton on March 27, 1938 to the late Harry "Pete" and Rita (Moock) Wernet. Greg was a graduate of the 1957 class of Central Catholic High School. After graduation, he served in the United States Air Force from 1957 to 1960. After his service in the Air Force, Greg worked as a hairdresser for over 65 years. He had worked at Trim Tresses until he ultimately bought the business. Greg was a member of the North Canton City Council. He was active in the North Canton Rotary Club and he had also served as a Guardian Ad Litem for Canton. In his free time, he loved to garden especially with his grandsons. When he was younger, he was a marathon runner triathlete and a staple member of the North Canton YMCA where he served as an instrumental member on the YMCA committee that began the annual North Canton YMCA July 4th Races. He also was an avid golfer. He loved taking his grandsons to the annual Cleveland car shows and did his best to never miss one. Greg was known for (and will be missed for) his sassy, cantankerous, and ornery persona and the enjoyment he got from ribbing people, yet he had a heart of gold.

Greg is preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Rita, and his brother, Tim Wernet.

Greg is survived by his daughter, Gen (Nick) Kriska, two grandsons, Nicholas and Matthew Kriska, one sister, Sally Dick, his longtime friend, Chris Maguire, and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for Greg will be held at Karlo- Libby Funeral Home on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. with Reverend Gary Smith officiating. Calling hours will be held prior to the memorial service at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Mt. Pleasant Community Garden, C/O the Mt. Pleasant Community Garden, 4152 Mt. Pleasant St NW, North Canton, OH 44720.