Rochester, Minnesota
Richard Warnken
1960 — 2023
Richard "Rick" L. Warnken, 63, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home after a battle with cancer. Rick was born on February 28, 1960 in Winona, MN to Donald and Joyce (Colbenson) Warnken. He attended elementary school at District 4 in Wilson, MN. He graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1978. After dabbling in a few different careers, Rick went back to his first interest, driving semi-tractor trailers. Rick was married to Sheryl Babcock in 1987 in Lewiston, MN, gaining a stepson, David. Their son Kiel was born later that same year. They moved to Rochester in 1991. Rick was an avid sports fan, especially the Twins, Vikings, and Wild. He was also a fan of...