Robert C. Warren

(Our Mr. Warren)

Albany Democrat-Herald February 04, 2015

April 26, 1925 — Jan. 28, 2015

Robert C. Warren, 89, of Albany passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family.

Robert was born in Salem to Charles and Edna Warren. He was a teacher in Albany for many years as well as a baseball umpire, referee for high school football and basketball, and a coach for many years. He served in the U.S. Navy and married Shirley Jean Hall on Nov. 27, 1947. They had a son, Gary, and daughter Cheryl and were together until her death in September of 2012. Robert graduated from Willamette University in 1951 with a teaching certificate, attended the University of Oregon and earned his masters degree from Oregon State University. He was a teacher in the Albany Public Schools from 1953 until his retirement in June of 1983.

Robert is survived by son, Gary Warren and wife Julie; daughter Cheryl Warren; grandchildren Karl, Andrew and Kim; great-grandchildren Robert, Athena and Kendra; and great-great-grandchild Aurora.

An open house will be from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. A private entombment will be held at the Willamette Memorial Park Mausoleum.

AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home is handling arrangements (www.aasum-dufour.com).