Dean K Warnken

Dean K Warnken obituary, Scottsdale, AZ

Dean K Warnken

Dean Warnken Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Messinger Mortuaries-Pinnacle Peak Mortuary on Mar. 27, 2025.

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Dean K. Warnken, 65, passed away on March 13, 2025, in Scottsdale, AZ. He was born on July 19, 1959, in Monroe, LA. Dean married Monica Warnken in 1992, and they welcomed their daughter Jessica in October 1994. Dean is survived by his daughter, Jessica Warnken, and brother Duane (Otis) Warnken. His wife Monica, and brother David (Elvis) Warnken, preceded him in death. Dean was a Petroleum Engineer. The highlight of his career was spent working internationally in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Indonesia, India, and Iraq. During this time overseas, Dean and his family enjoyed traveling and exploring the vibrant cultures. Dean loved his time with friends, playing golf, and watching sports, particularly the Houston Astros. You could find him happily talking stats and commenting on the players, with a smile and a beer in his hand. Dean's service will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Conroe, TX on April 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The service will be followed by a Celebration of Life at Woodson's Local Tap + Kitchen at 1:00 -5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Dean's family would appreciate a donation to Pitch In For Baseball & Softball (PIFBS).
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April 14, 2025

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Clayton Miller

August 26, 2025

Dean was a classmate at Texas A&M,
He was the first expat I met on my first day in Udh in June 2002 - hadnt seen him since graduation in 1987. I was shocked - we were both amused by the long odds of meeting in Udhailiyah of all places. He and Monica were at all the Udh parties, so fun to be around. Dean would come to our house and drink all my homemade beer . They left for Egypt about the time I returned to Colorado in 2009. Traded a few emails since then but lost touch. Sad to hear they are both gone - very young.
Condolences to all their family and friends.

Jack Kueser

April 14, 2025

Dean was like everybody's favorite Uncle. He always had a story to share over a cold beer. He was like the Lambda Chi Alpha version of Facebook or LinkedIn as he always kept tabs on the whereabouts and achievements of his fraternity brothers. If I wanted to know an update on any of them, I would ask Dean. Dean and I became closer in retirement as we shared ideas and strategies on trading options and making a side income. He was always generous with his time and thoughts. He was one of a kind and will be truly missed.

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