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Emil George “Bud” Warkentine, age 89, formerly of Mendon and Angola, died Friday, Sept. 2, 2022 at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers. He was born in Nottawa Township, Michigan on June 9, 1933 the son of Leo and Elta (Frohriep) Warkentine. He graduated from Colon High School and was married to Maxine A. Harrison on June 20, 1954 in Leonidas. They operated dairy farms in the area until 1986 when they moved to Angola. Emil was a past member of the Leonidas Township Board of Review.
Emil is survived by four children, Linda (Bob) Thompson and Kathy Warkentine both of Mendon, Lyle (Kim) Warkentine of Angola, and Peggy (John) Barkley of Montgomery, MI; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four sisters, Thelma Eymer of Elkhart, Wilma Hoyt of Sturgis, Carolyn (Jack) Upp of Colon, and Connie (Dan) Wagner of Howe, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents; and by his wife, Maxine, on Dec. 16, 2020.
A memorial service for both Emil and Maxine Warkentine will be at 2:00 pm Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022 at the Mendon United Methodist Church with Pastor Carl Litchfield officiating. A family only interment will take place in Mendon Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to either the Orland Community Volunteer Fire Department, or to the Steuben County EMS (Ambulance Service). Memories and condolences may be shared at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com
