David Kenneth Warnow

David Kenneth "Wormy" Warnow, 77, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Saturday (May 23, 2026) at his home in Wamego.

Born October 28, 1948 in Salina, Kansas, David was the son of Fred S. and Norma Jene (Webster) Warnow.

Following his graduation from Wamego High School, David proudly served his country in the United State Marine Corps. He was an active member of the Blackjack American Legion Post No. 260.

He was a faithful member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Wamego and had been currently helping with the remodel of the kitchen and Guild Hall. An avid hunter and fisherman, he enjoyed supplying the fish for many a fish fry in the area. David also enjoyed tending to his gardens and spending time with his family.

David has been employed at Goodyear in Topeka until moving to Texas where he worked for the Brown & Root Nuclear Plant. In 1993 he moved back to Wamego and worked as a self employed painter.

Survivors include two sons, Dave L. Warnow (Alicia) of Wamego, KS and Kenneth Lee Warnow (Sara Jean) of Topeka, KS; five grandchildren, Brittaney Ayres (Jared), Siera Swisher (Morgan), Justin Warnow, Emmerson Warnow and Christopher Starling; three great grandchildren, Carter Swisher, Savannah Swisher and Baker Ayres; a sister, Martie Warnow (Gary Burgess) of Wamego, KS; two brothers, Frederick "Rick" Warnow (Shari) of St. George, KS and Jamie Bazil (Heather) of Texas; and many nieces and nephews.

David was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Tom Warnow.

Memorial services will be held Saturday morning (May 30, 2026) at 10:30 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Wamego with Mother Casey Rohleder officiating.

Visitation will be Friday evening (May 29, 2026) from 5:00 to 7:00 at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.

Inurnment with Military Honors by the U. S. Marine Corps Funeral Honor Detail and the Blackjack American Legion Post No. 260, Wamego American Legion Post No. 172 and the Wamego Legion Riders will be held on Monday afternoon (June 8, 2026) at 1:30 in the Wamego City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, the Wamego Community Center or the Wamego American Legion Post No. 172. Please make checks payable to the organization of your choice and those may be mailed to Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.