Nathaniel "Nate" Warnke
April 7, 1991 ~ July 12, 2021
Nathaniel “Nate” Warnke, 30, began enjoying eternal life on Monday, July 12, 2021. Funeral Service will be at 1:30 PM, Monday, July 19, 2021, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Nate was born in Wichita on April 7, 1991. He graduated from Trinity Academy, Wichita in 2009 and subsequently earned his BA in Business from Wichita State University. Nate worked as a plumber by trade and enjoyed fishing, country music, and his trucks, but most of all he loved his dogs. Nate is survived by his parents, Dan and Kris Warnke; sisters, Kate Warnke, Abby Warnke; brother, Nick (Andrea) Warnke; and a large extended family.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of the following memorials:
‘AA’ Place for Dogs:
Mission Statement
To Assist Addicts by easing the burden and fear of entering rehab and leaving their valued four-legged family members.
Vision Statement
Often, a significant barrier for addicts entering rehab is the cost and perceived unavailability of quality care for their four-legged companions. Our vision is to create a program supporting addicts entering rehab to ensure that their pets will be cared for while they are recovering and will be waiting to reunite with them in a new life following recovery.
GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/aa-place-for-dogs-nate-warnke-memorial-fund?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1 -- or search: Nate Warnke Memorial Fund
Nebraska No Kill Canine Rescue - This is the shelter from which Nate rescued his beloved dog and buddy, Kramer.
https://www.nebraskanokill.org/get-involved/donate.html
PO Box 6295, Lincoln, NE 68506-6295
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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Dan, Kris, Kate, Abby & Nick, Bob & I were heartbroken when we learned of Nate’s death and we can’t imagine your sorrow. We are thinking of you all and want you to know we have many sweet memories of Nate. You all were such fabulous neighbors to the west of us in Brookhollow. Nate was always so kind, with his shy smile, and would help us with any task we asked of him. He was so proud of his shiny blue truck and was always busy (as boys are) with school & jobs to make gas money! But he always made time to say hi and pet our Dozer. We loved our time as your neighbors and your entire family. We grieve with you now. Kathy & Bob Overman
Thank you Kathy and Bob. We too enjoyed our time as neighbors and we appreciate your kind words and memories, Dan, Kris and kids
Tim and I are so sorry for your loss, Warnke family. A fond memory Tim has of Nate was playing trumpet in band with him. We were pretty devastated to hear of him passing because we both remember his gentle, sweet spirit from our high school days. I remember all the grueling runs we went on during cross country practice. He was never a complainer and finished out tough practices and races. Thankful we got to share time with him back in the day, and we are praying for your hearts as you grieve.
Kristen and Tim, Thank you for your prayers and memories with Nate… Love the shoe pic. We have comfort knowing Nate is in Heaven and maybe he is playing trumpet up there. Dan, Kris, Katy, Nick, Abby
To the Warnke family: I was so saddened to hear of the loss of Nate. I have very good memories of his time in school and his caring and kind personality. Know that my prayers will continue to be with you during the coming months as you mourn and as you remember his earthly life. I look forward to the day of meeting him again with our heavenly Father.
Thank you Tim. We appreciate your prayers and we too look forward to that day where we will see each other again in Heaven. Dan, Kris, Katy, Nick, Abby