uilding of the Iowa Firefighters Memorial in Coralville, Iowa. Kendal was also a Red Cross Blood Donor.
His early morning routine for many years included coffee and playing cards at the fire station before heading to the store each day. Shirley and Kendal enjoyed fishing at their pond and spending time with family and friends at their cabin. For many years they attended Iowa Firemen Conventions where they met many life-long friends.
Kendal is survived by his wife, Shirley Warne of Atlantic; son, Kendal Gus Warne, Jr. (Jane Studer) of Atlantic and daughter, Jennifer (Gary) McConnell of Council Bluffs, IA. Grandchildren, Darci (Chad) Hiemenz of Gretna, NE and Trent (Lana) Warne of Kansas City, MO, Shawn (Shannon) McConnell of LaVista, NE; Stacy (Greg) Willis of Elk Horn, NE. Kendals step-daughters, Cindy Turk of Dayton, OH, Judy Anderson of Atlantic, Terri Ehrman of Omaha, NE, and Eileen (Bruce) Horrie of Plano, TX. Kendal and Shirley together have 14 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren, sister-in-law, Audrey Nielsen of Lewis, IA, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Kendal is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Phyllis Warne; brother, Earl and wife, Harriett; sister, Shirley and husband, Cecil.
Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, November 4, 2018, at Roland Funeral Home. The Atlantic Fire Department will perform the placing of the gear at 4:15 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 5, 2018, at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Per Kendals wishes cremation will take place after the Mass with burial at a later date.
Memorials are preferred to the family for a later designation.
Roland Funeral Service is caring for Kendals family and his arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.
IN REMEMBRANCE OF
Kendal C. Warne, Sr.
BORN
June 15, 1932 - Atlantic, Iowa
DIED
October 31, 2018 - Atlantic, Iowa
At the age of 86 years, 4 months, 16 days
SERVICE
10:30 a.m., Monday, November 5, 2018
SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church - Atlantic, Iowa
CELEBRANT
Father Chinna Devaraj
EULOGY
Atlantic Fire Chief Mark McNees
LECTOR
Cassidy Warne
GIFT BEARERS
Cassidy Warne
Ashley Krohn
Kylie Hiemenz
ORGANIST
Elsa Casey
CANTOR
Diedre Casey
MUSICAL SELECTIONS
Processional - Amazing Grace No. 612
Offertory - Though The Mountains May Fall No. 602
Communion - Here I Am Lord No. 686
Recessional - On Eagles Wings No. 611
CASKET BEARERS
Trent Warne
Mitchell Warne
Nolan Warne
Chandler Krohn
Cole Hiemenz
Chad Hiemenz
Shawn McConnell
Greg Willis
The family invites you to join them immediately following the service for a luncheon in the Catholic Parish Center.
Memorials are preferred to the family for a later designation.
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