Norman John Warneke

Norman J. Warneke, 81 year old, Worland resident, passed away suddenly on November 5, 2008 at his home.

Norm was born on April 11, 1927 in Bridger Montana to Frederick C. and Mary (Kohler) Warneke.

He served his country in the Navy for the last years of WWII. He then married Ruth Philp in 1946. Norm worked as a rancher, railroad foreman, and for the Fish and Wildlife in Central Montana. In 1966 Norm and Ruth moved to Burns, Oregon where he continued to work with the Fish and Wildlife until he retired. In 1994 Norm and Ruth moved to Wyoming where Norm stayed busy buying and selling cattle and horses.

Norm was a remarkable man. There was nothing he couldn’t do or at least wouldn’t try. He was an excellent diesel mechanic, welder, fabricator and carpenter. If it had wheels or tracks, he could operate it. One of his favorite quotes was “Don’t tell anybody you can’t do something!”

He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and four sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruth Warneke of Worland, sons: Terry Warneke of Worland, WY and Rick (Tammie Kay) Warneke of Thornton, TX; daughter: Dollie (Ronald) Behimer of Sandpoint, ID, sisters: Marian Jarussi of Billings, MT and Emma Lou Peterson of Lewistown, MT; grandchildren: Shawn Tomazich, Kimberly Puckett, Wylie Warneke, Joel Warneke, Matthew Warneke and Whitney Warneke; numerous great-grandchildren and a great many friends in the Western United States.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Alan Warneke officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the VFW American Legion Post 44. Burial will take place on Monday, November 10, 2008 at the Philp Cemetery in Winifred; MT. Memorial donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association in care of Bryant Funeral Home, PO Box 524, Worland, WY 82401. Bryant Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.