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Bobby Lee Warneke, Sr., 91, passed away in Schertz, Tx on November 22, 2019. He was the born March 29, 1928 to Minerva Anderson & John Warneke in Mt.Ida, Arkansas where Bobby attended school until the age of 17, when he left to join the United States Army Air Forces. He chose the Air Force for his 24+ year career. Besides a 4 year tour in Honolulu, Hawaii & 7 months in Thule, Greenland, Bobby spent the rest of his career at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX. In 1971, he received orders for Vietnam so he chose to retire at the age of 43. He had various jobs after that, a car salesman, cafeteria manager at Texas Military Institute, a landscape foreman for Ellison Homes & he also worked for Hester Brothers Construction. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Mary Kacal Warneke; children, Barbara & husband, Norman Eubank, Bobby, Jr. & wife, Jean, James Larry, and Michael & wife, Dena; grandchildren, Gregory(Kerry), Jeffrey( Cara), Erik, Brandon, Tyler(Mercedes); great grandchildren, Tara, Zachary James, Haylie, Hayden, Colton, Logan, Brendan, Paisley, Beckham, Brycen, & Breilyn; his brother, L.J. Warneke & wife, Mary. Several Kacal & Warneke nieces & nephews. Growing up in Montgomery County Arkansas in the 1930's, Bobby rode his horse to visit family & friends. Years later when riding around the county, he could name (with nicknames) almost every family within riding distance of his home. He had a chance encounter with his first grade teacher at the local nursing home who told him, "Bobby Lee, I remember you were a good speller!" In Mt. Ida, Bobby attended the Church of God. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Ina Vern, brothers, J.W. & Ottis, & grandson, Zachary Ryan. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey & Erik Eubank, Brandon & Tyler Warneke, Luciano Marquez & Chris Dickinson. Honorary pallbearers will be Brycen Warneke & Beckham Eubank. Visitation will be Sunday, Dec.1 from 6-8 at Mission Park South. Graveside service on Monday, Dec. 2 at 9:45 at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery (shelter 5). In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to Wounded Warriors, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association or the charity or church of your choice.

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Bobby L. Warneke Sr

March 29, 1928 - November 22, 2019