wrote on September 14, 2025
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5:21 pm
My last communication with Werner was just a few weeks ago. I wanted to express my heartfelt appreciation for all that he had done—for me and for so many others. I thanked him for introducing me to pickleball, a gift that has brought joy, movement, and community into my life (though my wife might have a few words about how often I now play!). I thanked him for building not just one of the first and finest indoor pickleball facilities in the country, but for creating a true community. I told him that the Pickleball Zone is an incredible place—not only because of its top-notch courts, but because of the spirit, warmth, and fun that he infused into every corner of it. That spirit lives on in the amazing staff and members who now call it home. I told him how moved I was by his decision to transfer ownership to his team—ensuring that the Zone, and everything it stands for, will continue to grow and thrive. That kind of generosity and foresight is rare. I told him his is a legacy few people ever leave behind. I’m so very grateful for the game, the people, and the joy Werner brought into my life. And I know I’m just one of many. Thank you, Werner. Rest In Peace.
