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George Warner

May 19, 1943 — December 23, 2016

George J. Warner, of Albert Lea, died Friday December 23, 2016 at St. John's Lutheran Community in Albert Lea. He was 72 years old. Memorial services for George will be held 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at St. John's Lutheran Community Chapel. Chaplain Don Malinsky will officiate. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service.
George was born on May 19, 1943 to Herbert and Vivian Warner in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He was raised in Albert Lea and graduated from high school in 1963. He joined the United States Navy when he was 20. He was stationed in Spain and worked as a fireman for aircraft. He was also stationed in Jacksonville, Florida and Puerto Rico. After 4 years of service to our country, he returned to Albert Lea.
On January 16, 1977 George married Janet Kay Newman from Mason City, Iowa. They made their home in Albert Lea where George worked at Wilson Foods for 28 years. He also worked four years for Hormel in Austin. George enjoyed visiting with friends and playing cribbage, solitaire, and other card games. When he was able, he loved to keep his lawn manicured like a golf course. He also enjoyed coaching Little League and watching the Minnesota Twins and Vikings. And he loved his mohawk!
He is survived by his brother, Steve (Elaine) Warner of Albert Lea; sister, Mary (Robert) Sorenson of St. Paul, MN; step sons, Ted Herman, John Herman, and Jay Wessels; several other relatives; and all of his St. John's friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Janet; and brother, Jim Warner. Blessed be his memory.



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