Charles Joseph Warrner

Charles (Chuck or Chas) Joseph Warrner was born in LaSalle IL on December 28, 1953. He died in private home care in The Woodlands, TX area on September 8, 2023.

As a young child, Chuck moved with family from Illinois to Muncie, IN. He lived all of his younger life in Muncie until he graduated from Muncie Burris High School in 1972 and from Ball State University in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science. He received a Master of Science from Kent State, in Kent, OH in 1978. It was while he was at Kent State, he married Ricci Mullen of Muncie, IN. They met in a science class at Ball State University in 1974. They married at the end of December 1976.

On Ricci’s birthday, Chuck interviewed and was hired as a Geologist for Exxon Production in 1978. They moved to Midland, TX and 7 years later, Chuck was transferred to Exxon Exploration in Houston, TX. They spent the rest of their lives together living in The Woodlands TX, a suburb of Houston.

Chuck was a lifelong employee of Exxon and later as they merged, ExxonMobil. After 35 years of service he retired at the end of 2013. He loved geology and his collection of rocks. He loved his job as a petroleum geologist. He worked mostly for Exxon and ExxonMobil Offshore Exploration (Gulf of Mexico) and The China Division. He learned Chinese and took some trips to China as an Exxon consultant to the National China Oil Company.

When he wasn’t working, he liked spending time with Ricci. They were best friends as well as husband and wife. They like attending sporting games and traveling. During his lifetime they attended Houston Rockets, Houston Comets, and Houston Astros games. But Chuck always remained a loyal Chicago Bears fan. Once a year Chuck attended a Bears game with his brother Harv, and his girls. Da Bears was heard all the time. Chuck and Ricci traveled all the time. When they traveled Chuck always told Ricci how this place was formed. So their traveling was not only fun, it was educational too. One trip took Chuck and Ricci on a helicopter ride into Mt. Saint Helens, a day before its second eruption. Chuck was so excited and gleeful with what he saw, but Ricci and the helicopter pilot were scared to death, and thought Chuck was crazy. After they returned to base, the US National Geological Survey shut down all helicopter rides into Mt Saint Helens. The next morning, Mt Saint Helens erupted the second time. He loved his Geology. Chuck also had a great sense of humor.

Charles J Warrner is survived by his wife Ricci M Warrner of 46 loving years. He is also survived by three brothers, Andy Warrner (wife Janet) Indianapolis IN, Harv Warrner (wife Sally) Indianapolis IN, Tom Warrner (wife Pam) Winter Springs FL, one sister, Jean Warrner LaSpina (husband Phil) Muncie, IN, a sister-in-law, Terri Davison, and his late brother’s wife, Judy Warrner. He is also survived by 23 nieces and nephews. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J Warrner and Elizabeth A Warrner, a younger brother, James Warrner, his in-laws, Richard E Mullen and Margie L Mullen, and brother-in-law Kipper L Mullen.

Chuck’s remains will be returned to Muncie, Indiana at a later time. A private graveside ceremony at Elm Ridge Cemetery will be later in Muncie, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice, or to the Ball State University Foundation (designated for the Geology Department). Chuck proudly supported the geology department at Ball State University.

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