Warren Fahrenkrog

Warren Nicholas Fahrenkrog, one of three children of Gretchen Elanor (Babcock) and Louie Herman Fahrenkrog, was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on November 18, 1938. Warren grew up in Treynor and was a member of Zion Congregational Church. During high school, Warren was active in the school band, sports, and was class president his senior year. He graduated from Treynor High School in 1957 and fulfilled his military obligation by joining the U. S. Army Reserve.
Warren joined his father on the family farm and livestock operation. Warren and Janice Leanna Schroeder were married on May 30, 1957 in Spencer, Iowa. Their marriage was blessed with three sons, Nick, Tim, and Les. Warren also did custom combining for a wide area of farmers. Warren's father retired in 1975 and Warren took over the farm operation.
Warren and Jill Jones were married on January 27, 1979 at Lake Tahoe, Nevada and Jill's daughter Amy was adopted into the family. In addition to farming, Warren was a heavy equipment operator, building farm terraces and expanding his business to include site preparation for building and home construction. Warren served his community as president of the Pottawattamie County Cattle Feeders Association, the County Extension Council, and board member and president of TRA Board. His enjoyments included fishing, farming, and his family and friends.
Warren died at his home on February 9, 2006 at the age of 67 years, 2 months, and 21 days. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Joel Fahrenkrog. Warren is survived by his wife Jill; children Nicholas Fahrenkrog of Treynor, Timothy Fahrenkrog of Denver, CO, Leslie Fahrenkrog of Council Bluffs, and Amy Perry of Omaha, NE; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren; sister Rosemary Mitchell and husband Joe of Coarsegold, CA; sister-in-law Connie Fahrenkrog of Silver City, IA; nieces and nephews.