Warren R. Skenadore, 92, of Oneida found peace surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 2, 2015. The son of the late Anderson and Electa (Hill) Skenadore was born October 31, 1923 in West De Pere. He married Josefa Ruiz at St. Joseph Church, De Pere, on November 8, 1947. Warren was a WWII Veteran serving as a paratrooper, medic, and scout with the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. He was awarded the French Medal of Knight of the Legion of Honor, the highest award France can bestow on a military member. Warren was awarded the Silver Star for his gallantry in action in Belgium as well as the Medical Badge Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, Bronze Battle Stars, Bronze Service Arrowhead, and the Victory Medal. Warren was also a proud member of the Robert Cornelius VFW Post 7784 in Oneida. As with many honored veterans, Warren felt he was just doing what was expected of him. He carried this attitude with him throughout his retirement. Warren served several terms on the Oneida Housing Authority Board working to provide affordable housing for families. He was elected to the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging and served on the steering committee and board for the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community. He was also appointed to the Green Bay Ad-Hoc Committee for improving working conditions for minorities in the Green Bay area. Warren was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include his wife, Josefa Skenadore, daughters Christine Klimmek, Sandra Skenadore, and Kathe (Randy) Cornelius, grandchildren: Yvette (Mark) Roller, Sidney (Emma) White, Oakley Arnold, Fawn (Louis) Cottrell, and Krysta Klimmek, great-grandchildren, Henry, Louis and Charlotte Roller, Gavin, Elise, and Josalyn White, Ruby, Katlyn, Marcus and Josie Arnold, Deja Vieau, Cade, Chloe and Cameron Cottrell, and Evelyn Dessart. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Lisa, brothers Gilbert, Robert, Daniel and Henry, and sisters Florence, Margaret and Helen.Family and friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere from 5:00 - 8:00 pm on Monday, September 5, 2016. Oneida Hymn Singers will sing at 6:30 pm with a Veterans Service to follow. Parish prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue after 9:30 am Tuesday at St. Willebrord Catholic Church, 209 South Adams Street, Green Bay until time of service. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am Tuesday at the church with Father Andy Cribben, O. Praem, officiating. Burial to follow after the Mass at the Oneida Sacred Burial Grounds with Full Military Rites.

Green Bay Press Gazette Sep 3 2016