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The community of Mercer suffered a terrible loss when Gregg Widner, 47, passed away in a farm related accident on Nov. 6. Gregg is the brother of Scott (Tammy) Widner of Gallatin.
Many friends, family, and local farmers joined together to finish harvesting Mr. Widner’s crops.
“I just can’t express in words how thankful I am to live in such a loving and compassionate community,” says Dana Widner. “The way they have all pulled together to show their love for my husband will forever be held very close in my heart.”
“May the Widner family know they have a community behind them who is praying for strength and comfort during this difficult time,” wrote Jerry Girdner of Princeton on his social media post.
According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at about 2:18 on Nov. 6 as Mr. Widner was driving a 1992 Ford grain truck east on Hwy. 136. About three miles east of Princeton he attempted to pass a 2008 Case combine and his truck struck a bridge rail and overturned. The driver of the combine was not listed as injured in the report.
“We know many were willing to help and thank you to all that offered,” Mr. Girdner wrote on his Facebook post.