Former Island mayor Ben Werner died early in the morning on May 17. He was 88. Werner served on the Mercer Island City Council for more than 20 years and was mayor for six. He was also a key figure in the negotiations and planning of I-90. Services are planned for early June and will take place on the Island. A full obituary will be published at a later date.
Former Mayor Werner dies at 88
Former Island mayor Ben Werner died early in the morning on May 17. He was 88. Werner served on the Mercer Island City Council for more than 20 years and was mayor for six. He was also a key figure in the negotiations and planning of I-90. Services are planned for early June and will take place on the Island. A full obituary will be published at a later date.