Chester “Chet” Warnick, age 69, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at the Columbus Community Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 9, 2026 at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is Sunday 3:00-6:00 p.m., followed by a 6:00 p.m. Vigil service at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Interment is in All Saints Catholic Cemetery.

Chester Warnick was born March 31, 1957 in Columbus, NE to Walter and Clara (Staroscik) Warnick.

Chester had a love for music especially The Beatles. He was a collector of any Beatle items. A room at his house was designated strictly to The Beatles. Chester worked at Jackson Services for over 30 years.

He is survived by:

Sister: Mary Sloma

Sister: Susanne (Douglas) Killham

Sister: Marilyn (Mark) Pfeifer

Sister: Linda (Oliver) Loseke

Many nieces and nephews

He is preceded in death by:

Parents: Walter and Clara Warnick

3 infant brothers

Brother-in-law Kim Sloma

Infant niece Stephine  Killham