1959
Robert
2012
Robert Allen Warnders
November 5, 1959 — February 24, 2012
Gwinn
Robert "Rob" Allen W a r n d e r s, age 52, of Gwinn died unexpectedly in his sleep on Friday morning, February 24, 2012. He was born on November 5, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois to Rudi and Luane (Hautamaki) Warnders. Rob grew up around the U.S., but spent most of his school years in California and then graduated from Stratford High School in Houston, Texas in 1977. During those years growing up, some of his most wonderful memories were the summer months that he spent at his grandparents, Arne and Berniece Hautamaki's farm in Eben. After high school, Rob served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps as an M.P. in Long Beach, California. He worked different jobs and lived in Colorado and California. It was in California where he met his fiancée, Peggy Jackson in the year 2000. They lived in Washington for many years and then moved to Gwinn two years ago. Rob was a very talented artist and cartoonist. He enjoyed spending time with family, and he cherished the time that he spent with his son. Rob was very giving of his time to help out anyone who needed assistance or care. He enjoyed athletics, coaching, and he was a strong swimmer on his high school team. He also enjoyed listening to music, watching television, and cheering on the Denver Broncos. Rob loved his pugs, Raisin and Raven.
He is survived by his son - Shane of California; parents - Rudi and Luane Warnders of Chatham; fiancée - Peggy Jackson of Gwinn; brother and sister-in-law - Wayde and Ronna Warnders of Castro Valley, CA; Peggy's son - Wayde Jackson of Marquette; aunts and uncles - Patrick and Gretta Donahue, Alan and Annie Hautamaki, Dennis Hautamaki, Patricia and John Martin, Harry and Niki Warnders, and Ingrid Warnders; nephew and niece - Aaron and Mindy; and numerous cousins. Rob was preceded in death by his baby sister - Jeanne Ann Warnders; aunts - Wilma Warnders, Elvie Warnders, and Barbara Hautamaki; and grandparents - Arne and Berniece Hautamaki and Roelof and Elizabeth Warnders.
Services for Rob will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the Calvary Free Lutheran Church in Eben. Visiting time with family and friends will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Pastor Tom Schierkolk will conduct Rob's memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place at the Pine Grove Cemetery at a later date and the American Legion and Vietnam Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military honors at that time.
Robert "Rob" Allen W a r n d e r s, age 52, of Gwinn died unexpectedly in his sleep on Friday morning, February 24, 2012. He was born on November 5, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois to Rudi and Luane (Hautamaki) Warnders. Rob grew up around the U.S., but spent most of his school years in California and then graduated from Stratford High School in Houston, Texas in 1977. During those years growing up, some of his most wonderful memories were the summer months that he spent at his grandparents, Arne and Berniece Hautamaki's farm in Eben. After high school, Rob served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps as an M.P. in Long Beach, California. He worked different jobs and lived in Colorado and California. It was in California where he met his fiancée, Peggy Jackson in the year 2000. They lived in Washington for many years and then moved to Gwinn two years ago. Rob was a very talented artist and cartoonist. He enjoyed spending time with family, and he cherished the time that he spent with his son. Rob was very giving of his time to help out anyone who needed assistance or care. He enjoyed athletics, coaching, and he was a strong swimmer on his high school team. He also enjoyed listening to music, watching television, and cheering on the Denver Broncos. Rob loved his pugs, Raisin and Raven.
He is survived by his son - Shane of California; parents - Rudi and Luane Warnders of Chatham; fiancée - Peggy Jackson of Gwinn; brother and sister-in-law - Wayde and Ronna Warnders of Castro Valley, CA; Peggy's son - Wayde Jackson of Marquette; aunts and uncles - Patrick and Gretta Donahue, Alan and Annie Hautamaki, Dennis Hautamaki, Patricia and John Martin, Harry and Niki Warnders, and Ingrid Warnders; nephew and niece - Aaron and Mindy; and numerous cousins. Rob was preceded in death by his baby sister - Jeanne Ann Warnders; aunts - Wilma Warnders, Elvie Warnders, and Barbara Hautamaki; and grandparents - Arne and Berniece Hautamaki and Roelof and Elizabeth Warnders.
Services for Rob will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the Calvary Free Lutheran Church in Eben. Visiting time with family and friends will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Pastor Tom Schierkolk will conduct Rob's memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place at the Pine Grove Cemetery at a later date and the American Legion and Vietnam Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military honors at that time.
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