Valentine C. Warnert, 76
Daytona Beach, Fla.
May 19, 1937 – April 7, 2014
Valentine C. Warnert, 76, of Daytona Beach, Fla., died April 7, 2014. A funeral service was held Thursday, April 10 at Lohman Funeral Home, Daytona Beach, Fla. Burial was at Daytona Memorial Park.
Warnert was born on May 19, 1937 to Elmer and Catherine (Udderman) Warnert in St. Joseph. He graduated from Paynesville (Minn.) High School in 1955 lettering in several sports. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1955 and served his country honorably for 20 years. While in service he earned his degree from the U.S. Armed Forces Institute. He also played semi-pro football for the Norfolk Blue Jackets in the mid 1950s. While in service to his country he earned many decorations, including the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with palm. After his military service he was employed by the New York Supreme Court for 25 years. While in New York he coached Pop Warner Football for more than a decade.
Survivors include the following: children, Rex (Maria) Warnert and Noel Warnert, all of Maryland; sisters, Marjorie and Yvette of Minnesota; brother, Maurice of Florida; stepchildren; Scott Vanderwarf, Julia (Goran) Halusa, Vicki Vooris and Jeffery (Amy) Tempel; caregiver, Devina Edwards; his wife, Linda Warnert of Daytona Beach; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Larry and David; sisters Louise and Yvonne.
Arrangements were made by Lohman Funeral Home, Daytona Beach. Condolences for the family may be shared at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com.