Dennis E. Warner

Dennis E. Warner, age 74, of Alta, Iowa died April 18, 2025 at Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, Iowa. Celebration of Life services will take place Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Alta. Burial will be in the Scandinavian Cemetery in Alta. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Dennis' name to the Alta Fire Department or your local VA office. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Alta is in charge of the arrangements. Dennis Elroy Warner was born December 31,1950 in Cherokee Community Hospital to Gladys (Hallengren) and Noble Warner. Dennis graduated high school in Storm Lake, Iowa. He entered the Army in August of 1969 on the delayed entry program and made it his career. He began his military career by proudly serving in the Vietnam war. Throughout his military career he had many jobs, beginning as an engine mechanic for trucks and tanks. He was a Platoon Leader, Drill Sgt, Operations Sgt, an Inspector General and he ended his military career in the Pentagon doing personnel in 1989. He married Susan Smith on July 18,1972, in Storm Lake, IA. They traveled to their first home in Ft. Knox, Kentucky where Dennis was stationed. Throughout his career he traveled to Louisiana, Germany, Vietnam, Kentucky, Maryland, Korea, and Virginia. Their children William (Chester) Warner and Denise (Warner) Hull were both born in Fort Knox Kentucky. After retiring from the Army, Dennis went to work at Midwest Industries while he took classes to become an electrician. He worked as an electrician for Menninga and Mike’s electronics and then retired a second time in 2007 due to health issues. Dennis loved spending time outdoors. fishing, camping and golfing. Spending time with family was very important to him. He also loved to ride his Harley and have a beer with friends. Dennis belonged to his local VFW and American Legions. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Susan of Alta; his children: Chester (Audi) of Carroll, IA; Denise (Matt) Hull of Alta, IA; his grandchildren: Dylan (Jill) Hull of Alta, IA; Drake (Aleah) Warner of Carroll, IA; Jacob Hull of Verona, WI; Abby Warner of Templeton, IA; Lexi (Kenny) Hodge of Carroll, IA; Kota Holiday of Carroll, IA; Marissa, Hailie and Garrett Brentlinger of Allen, NE; Jonas (Samantha) Kelp of Yankton, SD. He is also survived by his great granddaughter Madi Hull of Alta, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noble and Gladys Warner, his sister, Susan Dighero, a niece, Kerri Dighero, and many aunts and uncles.

Dennis E. Warner

December 31, 1950 - April 18, 2025