Gene Adele Warner, 91, passed away October 6th, 2021 at the Kittson Memorial Nursing Home in Hallock, MN

Gene was born December 22nd, 1929 to Helen (Bjarnason) and Edward Grube. She spent the majority of her childhood in Pembina. Gene and her family then moved to Grand Forks and she graduated from Grand Forks Central High School.

Gene married Leo Warner on May 1st, 1948. together, they raised their four children: Danny, Darrell, Gary, and Karen. Leo passed away on May 15th, 2003. Gene was a dedicated wife and wonderful mother. She was a talented baker and cook. Nothing pleased her more than making food for her family and friends.

Gene had great faith and was a very active member of the Pembina Lutheran Church. She was community minded and served with several committees and organizations. The American Legion Auxiliary was very important to her, and she dedicated many hours to this organization. Gene was given special recognition for her outstanding support of the poppy program in 2019.

Gene is survived by her four children: Danny (Bobbie) Warner, Ruidoso, NM; Darrell (Nita) Warner, Pembina, ND; Gary (Tracy Foy) Warner, Pembina, ND; and Karen Warner, Hallock, MN. Grandchildren: Jon (Ronda) Warner; Joelle (JT) Bracken; Jay Warner; Lisa (Reid) Christenson; Bryan (Stephanie) Warner; Taryn Warner; Kinsey (Dalton Spicer) Warner; Joel (Kim) Deere; Kylie (David) Ogorek; Danielle (special friend Josh Rynning) Crotty; and 26 great-grandchildren. Brother, Jay Grube; brother-in-law, Pat Budge; sister-in-law Judy Warner and numerous nieces and nephews.

Gene was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Warner;  infant grandson, Ryan Michael Warner; parents, Helen and Edward Grube; sister, Gayle Budge; brothers Gary and Tom Grube. Also a niece, Paula (Grube) Johnson; and nephew, Paul Grube.

Prayer service to be held on Friday, October 8th at 7:00 PM with a visitation from 6:00-7:00 at the Pembina Lutheran Church. Funeral to be held on Saturday, October 9th at 10:30 AM at the Pembina Lutheran Church.