Wendell W. Warner Sr., of Hays, died Friday October 2nd, 2015. He was born March 7th, 1939 in Saint Francis, Kansas to Wilbur and Mildred Warner.

Wendell was a graduate of Saint Francis High School. He worked for Southwestern Bell/ AT&T for over 37 years and was a Retired Staff Sergeant in the United States Army after serving for 21 years as a Reservist. Wendell loved everything the outdoors had to offer. He was an avid fly fisherman who tied his own flies and handcrafted the poles not only for himself, but also for his grandchildren. Wendell enjoyed hunting with both his bow and rifle. He was a member of the Trap and Gun Powder Clubs in Hays. Wendell enjoyed “tinkering” in his garage and spent countless hours on his scrimshaw, leather, and woodwork.

Survivors include Wendell’s loving wife of 31 years Patricia Brungardt Warner and his two children Venus Warner and her partner Jan Felker, and Huston Warner and his wife Lisa, of Colorado. Wendell is also survived by Patricia’s 3 children whom he loved dearly, Beth Komarek and her husband Shane of Salina, Phil Brungardt, and his wife Gwen of Kansas City, and Amy Otto and her husband Charles of Atlanta. Wendell has 8 grandchildren Brian, Wade, Randy, and Brady Warner, Samantha Steffen, Katelyn and Nathan Komarek, and Alexandra and Cole Otto. He also has 2 great-grandsons; Maverick Warner and Jackson Steffen.

Wendell is preceded in death by his parents Wilbur and Mildred as well as his oldest son Wendell Wayne.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Hays Medical Center.

Arrangements in care of Brock’s Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected].