Warren was baptized in Christ at the Florence Kansas First Christian Church on April 10, 1960, and confirmed in the Lutheran faith on January 3, 1999.
Warren attended Florence High School, graduating in 1966. Following high school, he was drafted at the age of 19 into the United States Army, serving in Vietnam, where he spent his 20th and 21st birthdays. During his time in the service he was part of the Big Red One Battalion, First Infantry Division, and the Supply and Transportation Department. Warren was Private First Class, and earned a Sharpshooter medal during his service. After his honorable discharge he enjoyed spending time with his siblings, nieces, and nephews.
Warren married the love of his life, Caren, on May 19, 1984, and they were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Nicole Renee Remmers. From the very beginning, Nicole brought so much joy to Warren's life, and continued when she blessed him with grandchildren.
He had an entrepreneurial spirit, and was sole proprietor of B & W Auto Salvage for 22 years. He was an extremely organized logistics lead for several companies who provided materials for Case New Holland until he retired.
Warren was always willing to help a friend in need, and had many in his life. Warren's most joyous times were spent with his grandchildren, whether it was on the football or soccer sideline, in the audience at a program or musical, squirrel watching in the backyard, or in a recliner watching westerns or sports on TV. He always treasured his time with the grandkids and loved being their Papa, never failing to teach them basic math and spelling, and of course, keeping them on their toes.
He will always be remembered for his knowledge of cars, and his wit, and that he could always fix anything. We'll always imagine hearing him say, "Almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades," and we will miss him every day. He will always live on in the hearts and memories of those who loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Alvin Remmers and brother in-law, Jack Hayes.
Warren is survived by his loving wife, Caren Remmers; daughter, Nicole (Kyle) Rankin; grandchildren, Piper Jean, Hattie Faith, Oliver Jay, Noah Riley, Brooklynn Renae, all of Wichita, Kansas; sister, Lois Hayes; brothers, Kenneth Remmers, Eugene Remmers, and Duane Remmers, all of Lincolnville, Kansas; and many loving nieces and nephews, family members and friends.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 from 4-7 p.m. at Hillside Funeral Home West, 2929 West 13th Street North, Wichita, Kansas, 67203. A funeral service will take place Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Ascension Lutheran Church, at 10:30 a.m., located at 842 North Tyler Road, Wichita, Kansas 67212. The service will also be streamed on the Ascension Lutheran Church YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/c/AscensionLutheranChurchWichitaKS. Interment will follow at Cedar Point Cemetery, 518 Main Street, Cedar Point, KS 66843 at 1:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in his memory to Passageways, online at https://passagewaysltd.org/donate/ or by mailing a check to 6841 W. Shade Ln., #202, Wichita, KS 67212; or Ascension Lutheran Church, online at https://app.onechurchsoftware.com/ascension/egiving or by mailing a check to 842 North Tyler Road, Wichita, KS 67212.
