James E. Warnecke

James died Saturday, August 23, 2014 at his home in Columbus.

James E. Warnecke was born July 12, 1938 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Ervin and Leola (Gilmore) Warnecke. He graduated from Norfolk High in 1958 and attended Norfolk Junior College. On February 14, 1960 James was united in marriage to Marcia Meyer in Norfolk. He worked for Montgomery Ward, Jackson Services, Excel and Cunningham Custom Woodworking. Jim was the "Go to Man". He did a lot of rebuilding homes for his children and extended family. Jim was a member of the First United Methodist Church and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and a huge Husker fan. "Go Big Red"!

He is survived by:

Wife: Marcia Warnecke of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Donna (Neil) Woodcock of Columbus, NE
Son: Andrew Warnecke and friend Patrick Mick of Columbus, NE
Grandson: Brian (Robin) Wieser of Lincoln, NE
Granddaughter: Mandy Wieser of Richland, NE
Grandson: Travis Woodcock of Columbus, NE
Great Granddaughter: Oliva (Wieser) Wilson of Richland, NE

He was preceded in death by:

Parents: Ervin and Leola Warnecke
In-laws: Fred and Loretta Meyer
Son: Todd James Warnecke
Daughter: Denise Jean Wieser
Sister: Jennine Leach