Dr. Dwain W. Warner

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Dwain Warner Obituary

Warner, Dr. Dwain W.
88, of Stanchfield, MN
Died on Sept. 30, 2005
Dwain was a passionate and involved teacher whose influence was far-reaching. A professor at the University of Minnesota for 40 years and Curator of Ornithology at the Bell Museum of Natural History, he energized others with his enthusiasm and expertise about the natural world. As a researcher, he was visionary and influential. In 1958, he pioneered radio tracking of animals, successfully testing what he admitted was a dream at Cedar Creek Natural History Area. From the early 1940s, his ornithological research has been critical to our understanding of bird ecology and migration; work he began in Mexico decades ago continues today. Dwain served on the board of trustees for the Science Museum of Minnesota; was environmental director from 1983-89 at the Belwin Outdoor Education Laboratory in Afton; was consultant on biological surveys and assessments for governmental agencies and the private sector; and played a major role in litigations regarding landfills and other environmental issues. Following his retirement, his life of travel, discovery, and teaching continued. He led over 20 natural history safaris to Kenya in the 1980s and 90s. Dwain was born in Cottonwood County, MN, on Sept. 1, 1917, and grew up in Northfield. He completed degrees in botany at Carleton College in 1939 and ornithology at Cornell University in 1947. He served with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific during World War II.
Dwain is preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Warner, and son Robert Warner. He is survived by wife Marie Ward of Stanchfield, MN; son Bill (Martha) Warner of Minnetonka, MN; daughter Betsy (Paul) Hoppe of Ogilvie, MN; daughter Bonnie Alexander of Valley City, ND; son Richard (Linda) Warner of Spottsylvania, VA; son David Warner of Red Wing, MN; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 1PM, Sat., Oct. 29, at the BELWIN OUTDOOR EDUCATIONAL CENTER, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton, MN (www.belwin.org). Fellowship will continue until 4PM. Testimonials are indeed welcome ([email protected]). Memorial contributions may be made to "Belwin."

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Published by The Repository on Oct. 9, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Dwain Warner

12 Entries

Betsy Crawford

November 2, 2005

Dear Marie:

I was so sorry to hear of Dwain's passing, he was incredible. I miss you both.

Betsy Crawford

Todd Bates

November 1, 2005

I can distill my thoughts to five words, "Damn it. I'll miss him."

Carol Milano

November 1, 2005

Dear Marie,

I was so sorry to hear of Dwain's death, actually just two days ago via Karen and Ray. He will be greatly missed, and we will always remember the good times with both of you.

Love,

Carol and Arnie

Charlotte Wilson

October 20, 2005

So long, my friend! Soar with the eagles. I'll always remember your sunny disposition, quest for life, and wealth of knowledge--what a tour-guide!! Marie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Dwain's family. Remember all the good times!!

Gabriel Thoumi

October 19, 2005

Dear Marie,

Please accept my deepest condolences.

Dwain was a true inspiration. I hope to live a life a like his filled with the goodness of life.

Kindest wishes,

Sincerely,

Gabriel

Eunice Churchill

October 16, 2005

Dear Marie, You know how much we enjoyed all the good times we had with you and Dwain.

Dwain was a great travel guide while we were in Africa and all the visits we had in Mn. God speed!!!

Stephie

October 13, 2005

I will never forget the Lake George trips.I will always remember Dwains nickname for Aaron,"George",it still makes me laugh!

I Love you Marie.

I will miss you Dwain.

Alice Des Lauriers

October 12, 2005

Dear Marie,

It's true we only know each other through Mary Parm, but I have so enjoyed yours and Dwain's company. Especially at the farm. He was such a wise man and was a great conversationalist.

I realize you are bereft and grieving, but you probably will hear many good, funny, delightful and charming stories about Dwain from those who knew him Revel in those and blow him a smile whenever you can.

Alice

Maryriver

October 12, 2005

Dwain, dear friend, I hear your voice in every bird call, you taught me how to age with great uncompromising amor de la vida - and how to eat mountain oysters!!

Best wishes on your evolution.

Bill Sandell

October 12, 2005

Dwain, the man, the laugh, the stories. He will live forever in those that are fortunate enough to

have spent time with him.

Raymond T. Ward

October 11, 2005

Godspeed, Dwain!

As son Keith put it, "You were one unique human".

Meggan Smith

October 9, 2005

We will miss you and cry because you are gone, but we know in our hearts that we will see you again and you are waiting for us...

I Love you

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