Reverend Robert Wernersbach, who was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Aug. 13, 1937, died Dec. 1, 2013. He and wife, Betty were married 51 years and had three children.

He is survived by wife Betty of Post Falls; daughter Susan of Spokane Valley; daughter Janet Rosa (Joey) of Post Falls; and granddaughters, Anna and Emily Rosa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Dorothy Wernersbach; and by son Steven.

“Pastor Bob” served as pastor, teacher, mentor, counselor and friend to many youth and adults, sharing his deep faith in Jesus Christ, which continues to change lives.

He graduated from San Jose State University in 1960, and from California Baptist Seminary of the West in Covina, Calif., in 1963. He served churches in Pomona, Calif.; Montclair, Calif.; Santa Clara, Calif.; San Pedro, Calif.; and Flagstaff, Ariz.

He retired from pastoral ministry in 2002 but continued serving people in his home, in coffee shops and in church. He will be remembered for his love of Jesus, his knowledge of the Word, his wisdom and his deep love for his family.

Special thanks to the staff of River City Hospice for their warmth and caring. Memorials may be made to River City Hospice or to Real Life Ministries.

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, not any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39

The memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, in RLM1 (Upper Room) at Real Life Ministries in Post Falls.