Roland R. "Rollie" Warnke

Roland R. "Rollie" Warnke obituary

Roland R. "Rollie" Warnke

Roland Warnke Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 2, 2012.
Warnke, Roland R. "Rollie" age 82, of Elmhurst, IL, formerly of Minneapolis, MN passed away on August 29th. Rollie was the beloved husband of Elaine Workman Warnke, nee Bandstra, and the late Beverly Warnke, nee Schultz; the loving father of Kevin (Gretchen) Warnke, and step-father of Tom (Cheryl) Workman, Linda (Greg) Lanenga, the late John (Donna) Workman, the late Mark (Lisa) Workman, Eileen (Brian) Bierovic, and David (Dawn) Workman; devoted grandfather of Maggie and Katie Warnke, and step-grandfather of 18; great-grandfather of 18; fond brother of six; and dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Rollie was born in Wood Lake, MN and thereafter enlisted in the Air Force. He returned to Minneapolis where he graduated from business school and then worked at Northern States Power Company for 31 ½ years. Rollie loved sports, dancing, being "at the trailer" in either MN or AZ, and always enjoyed being with family & friends. Service at 11:15 AM Tue., Sept. 4, 2012 at J.S. KLECATSKY & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1580 Century Pt., Eagan with Visitation from 9:30-11:15 AM. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, send memorials to the National Parkinson Foundation, 5905 Golden Valley Rd, Ste. 201, Golden Valley, MN 55422. J. S. Klecatsky & Sons Funeral Home www.klecatskys.com 651-454-9488

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Karen Scilzo

September 24, 2012

Elaine - I know we haven't seen or spoken in years, but your family was always good to me while I worked at A & W. My love and prayers go out to you at this time.

Marlys and Tom Corbett

September 2, 2012

Kevin and family, Elaine and family;

The earlier years we shared with the Warnke, Smith, Tryon and Corbett families in our homes and weekends at Motels in winter were family gaterings we remember to this day and the highlight of our many years when we all worked at NSP. Rollie always stayed in touch with Marlys and I after our retirement. We will miss his visits and phone conversations and the times he would stop to see us in Wisconsin and the visits when we were able to travel to Arizona. Rollie was a great guy to be around, we even played softball together during those early years at NSP.

Rollie and his families will be in our prayers.

Jim Danielson

September 2, 2012

Kevin -- I was sorry to see in today's obits that your father passed away. Just about every visit at your home many years ago, I remember the invariability of Mr. Warnke's (as I called him) response when seeing me -- a warm welcome, a smile, and a humorous comment. I can easily imagine many of your relatives and friends having fond memories of him.

Marty, Shelly, & Gino Bacigalupo

September 2, 2012

Kevin Gretchen & family, Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this sad time. Love to you all.

Ed and Cathy Shea

August 31, 2012

Dear Elaine and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sadness and memory. Rollie was fortunate to have been surrounded by your caring and love. Fondly, Ed and Cathy Shea

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