Warren was born Sept. 17, 1920, in Kenmare, N.D., the son of Karl and Esther Hedlin. He graduated from the University of North Dakota. Shortly thereafter, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, and fought as a captain in World War II in the European Theater.
He started his career with IBM in 1947 in New York City, where he met his wife, JoAnne Bridston. They were united in marriage on May 28, 1954, and enjoyed 57 years together.
Serving as a branch manager for IBM, they lived in Madison, Wis., and St. Paul, Minn. Warren retired in 1982 when he and JoAnne moved to Marco Island, where they spent their winter months, and enjoyed each summer at their lake home in Bemidji.
In addition to being an avid runner, Warren enjoyed downhill skiing, biking and entertaining with JoAnne and with his family and friends.
Warren was a community leader during his 20 years in Madison; he was recognized as "Know Your Madisonian" in 1968, leading the United Way and March of Dimes campaigns, in addition to being president of Kiwanis Club and serving on the board of the Madison Youth Symphony. As part of the business and spiritual team, Warren led the inception of the Bethel Series Bible studies and served as president of the Bethel Lutheran Church board.
Warren will be remembered as a resolute, committed, unwavering and loving guide to his family in all aspects of life. Growing up on a farm in western North Dakota with his strong Swedish Lutheran heritage was the foundation of his hard work and values.
Warren was born Sept. 17, 1920, in Kenmare, N.D., the son of Karl and Esther Hedlin. He graduated from the University of North Dakota. Shortly thereafter, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, and fought as a captain in World War II in the European Theater.
He started his career with IBM in 1947 in New York City, where he met his wife, JoAnne Bridston. They were united in marriage on May 28, 1954, and enjoyed 57 years together.
Serving as a branch manager for IBM, they lived in Madison, Wis., and St. Paul, Minn. Warren retired in 1982 when he and JoAnne moved to Marco Island, where they spent their winter months, and enjoyed each summer at their lake home in Bemidji.
In addition to being an avid runner, Warren enjoyed downhill skiing, biking and entertaining with JoAnne and with his family and friends.
Warren was a community leader during his 20 years in Madison; he was recognized as "Know Your Madisonian" in 1968, leading the United Way and March of Dimes campaigns, in addition to being president of Kiwanis Club and serving on the board of the Madison Youth Symphony. As part of the business and spiritual team, Warren led the inception of the Bethel Series Bible studies and served as president of the Bethel Lutheran Church board.
Warren will be remembered as a resolute, committed, unwavering and loving guide to his family in all aspects of life. Growing up on a farm in western North Dakota with his strong Swedish Lutheran heritage was the foundation of his hard work and values.
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