BORN

1915

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Witzke Funeral Homes, Inc.

5555 Twin Knolls Road

Columbia, Maryland

Charles Warneke Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 24, 2012.

On October 23, 2012, CHARLES IRVIN WARNEKE passed away. He is the beloved husband of Doris M. Warneke (nee Tennyson); loving father of Susan, Donna and the late Kathy; cherished grandfather of Christian, Lauren and the late Austin; devoted great grandfather of Alice. Charles was preceded in death by all of his siblings.

Services are private. Arrangements by Witzke Funeral Homes, Inc. Memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project; P.O. Box 758517; Topeka, Kansas 66675.

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November 1, 2012

Sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I know it's been hard on everybody since the loss of Austin, your grandson, in his young life. our thoughts & prayers are with each & everyone of you. Love the Childress Family... Shirley,Paul, Mary, Butch, Gilbert, Carolyn (Nathan, Christian & Justin.
Donna, we were so sorry to hear about your dad...

October 31, 2012

I will miss Irv. We've stayed in touch ever since I left AHL in 1981. Carol Baer

October 30, 2012

Lauren McInturff

Love you Pop-Pop. So lucky to have had one of the greatest grandfather's in history. We miss you lots and always will.

October 27, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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