Jerome "Jerry" C. Warneke

Jerome “Jerry” C. Warneke, 79, of Grand Island, passed away on January 21, 2023 at CHI- Health Nebraska Heart Hospital in Lincoln. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 27th at 2 pm at Grace Lutheran Church. Pastor Dan Bremer will officiate. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 26th from 5-8 pm at All Faiths Funeral Home. Jerry was born on October 5, 1943 at Bishop Clarkson Hospital in Omaha to Carl and Cecelia “Cec” (Frauen) Warneke. Jerry attended grade school in Chapman, NE and graduated from Ralston High School in 1962. He then went to Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda, IA for two years. Jerry joined the United States Army in October of 1965. During that time, he was deployed to Vietnam in 1969 with the 169th Engineer/Construction Battalion. He was part of the retrieval squad that went to find disabled (Track/Wheel) vehicles to repair. Jerry met Janet Thurber at a softball game at the Platt Duetsche. They later married on July 28, 1979. They made their home in Grand Island. Jerry joined his father’s business, Warneke Plumbing and Electric. He later worked in the maintenance department at the Grand Island Veterans Home, where he worked for five years. Jerry found bowling and golf his passion, winning golf league and bowling trophies, including the “300 Game” plaque. Jerry was always ready to give a helping hand to anyone, anytime. Jerry was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Grand Island, NE., and served several years as a trustee. He was a member of American Legion Post 187 of Nelson, NE., FOE # Aerie 3795 of Central City, NE., and VFW Post 8223 of North Bend, NE. Jerry is survived by his wife, Janet, of 43 years; brother, Lon (Kathie) Warneke of Granger, IN and their children, Paul Warneke and Megan Warneke, both of Indiana; sister Carla Warneke of Grand Island; brother-in-law, Marvin (Linda) Thurber of Jackson, Wy; sister-in-law, Cheryl (Larry) Feala of North Bend, NE., and their family, Kenna Feala and her children, Aleksey Betancur and Evan Betancur; Michaela (Mark) Buckner and their children, Lucas and Elizabeth; Jason (Leigh) Feala and their children, Tristyn, Brenna, and Zoey; and Seth Feala. Also included are special friends, Dean and Ann Wells and their children,David (Heather) Wells; Rita (Jeff) Hamik and their children, Michael and Jack; and Laura (Briecen) Tyma and their children, Brady and Stella; aunt Deanna Warneke and her family, Deb (Ron) Herzberg; and Denise (Dave) Rasing, all of Iowa; as well as numerous cousins and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother; grandparents; and sisters-in-law, Georgia Kempkes and Frances Butler.

Jerome "Jerry" C. Warneke

October 5, 1943 - January 21, 2023

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October 5, 1943 - January 21, 2023

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