Born in Germany, he was a survivor of the Holocaust. His family escaped Germany with a visa allowing them to enter Cuba; and then entered the US through NYC. They ultimately settled in Syracuse. Sadly, Werner had a heart condition, and died in Syracuse.
Family:
Brother: Jerry Happek Born 3/25/1921 in Germany DE - Died 3/21/2015 in Syracuse, NY
Nieces Wendy (Gregory Stauf) Happek, and Susan Happek.