Robert “Bob” Warren

Robert “Bob” Warren, 79, of Kenosha, passed away on January 5, 2025, at his home. 

He was born on August IO, 1945, in Milwaukee, WI, to the late Ruth and Robert Warren and was educated in Milwaukee schools. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stout with both Bachelor and Master degrees in Technology and Safety Education. He taught Driver Education and Technology Education for the Kenosha Unified School District for thirty-two years and administered the Driver Education program for the school district for many years. 

Bob was “born handy” and excelled in his abilities to help others with manual, mechanical and computer-based projects, always willing to investigate and solve problems for others. 

Bob is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Dorothy Lee “Dottie ” (née DesBois) and many relatives and friends. 

A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at a later time. Bob’s family would like to extend gratitude to Kenosha Hospice Alliance for the extraordinary care during his illness. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Kenosha Hospice Alliance, the Kenosha Achievement Center or a charity of choice. 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations

3016 75th Street Kenosha WI 53142

262-653-0667

www.caseyfamilyoptions.com

Thoughts for Robert “Bob” Warren;

  • Bobbie Perugini says:

    I am so sorry about Bob’s Passing~
    I am sure he found Les right away and they are “ fixing” something. Hugs to you Dottie

    Bobbie

  • John Zahn says:

    Bob has been a great friend and colleague of mine for many years. We met at Tremper High School where our friendship grew. Over the years we have shared many activities together, including motorcycle rides, dinners, interesting conversations and just occasional visits. Bob would always be the first one to help anyone in need. He was a fine man. He will be greatly missed.

  • Scott & Jeanette Dahl says:

    Bob was a wonderful neighbor and friend to me and my wife Jeanette for over 20 years. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and share his knowledge.
    He was never too busy to help someone with his talent for problem solving and did so with a sense of humor that will be greatly missed.

  • ARTHUR A OPFER says:

    Bob will be greatly missed. He always blamed me for making him to want to buy computers. Dot & he rode their bike all the way & return to Yakima, Washington.

  • Amy Martin says:

    We are so lucky to say that we were friends with Bob. He was always there when you needed a hand. When Keith was out of town for work around the holidays the girls wanted the train to be setup around the trees. Sadly it wouldn’t turn on. I mentioned when we were with Bob and Dottie and the next day there was Bob, standing at our door to look at the train set. He took some parts home and a couple of days later he came back, put it all together and that little train began to move. The girls were so happy. That’s just who Bob was. He would give you a hard time and then show up anytime you need it.

    When he was around fixing something the girls would ask him a hundred questions and he always took the time to explain and show them.

    Our family was so blessed by both Bob and Dottie, hard to imagine one without the other.

  • Marilyn Robinson says:

    Lee: I am sadden to read of Robert’s passing. Rest in peace, Bob. May you feel God’s presence in your life by granting you peace, comfort and guidance. Sincere thoughts and wishes. Marilyn Robinson

  • Pat Haun says:

    Will always remember my friendship with Bob. And how he would complain about my foreign made car all the while fixing it to make sure I was safe. I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I’m thinking of you.

  • John W Palmer says:

    Bo and I started our friendship on a picket line in the fall of 1972. This was after he tried to stop my being hired since I was also going to be a coach and I was still on active duty in the Army. From that rocky start we became best of friends and activist for the teaching profession. It should be remembered that Bob served his profession as a member of local and state boards of directors. It would be hard to find a better friend and defender. He will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.

  • Greg Kitzmiller says:

    We both were colleagues at Tremper Hhigh School for our lifetime of teaching Industrial Arts/ Tech Ed.. So sincerely sorry to hear of his passing. RIP Bob!

  • Dan patzschke says:

    Lee,

    Kris, Jacob and I are so saddened by your loss and send hugs and prayers. We met you and Bob many years ago at the Rt 66 speedway watching Drag cars go fast. We had so many memories and fun times with you, Cousin Bob, Bill and Jean in the Safety Kleen suite watching Jean and Jacob Loose their money to Bob betting on the races. We miss our wonderful giant box of belly flop candy’s that would last a year until the next races. He was a great guy and fun to sit and listen to all the stories. He will be missed.

    • Bill Tonn says:

      Thank you for your very true summation of many years of laughing and enjoying the NHRA Drags. Cousin Bob was usually the Hit of the sky box with his knowledge of the sport, and accuracy of winning his bets.
      Ahhh…fond memories.

  • Brigette Howell says:

    Bob would always leave me with an hilarious story to share with my coworkers after he and I spoke on the telephone. (I always needed to make sure I had his bail money at the ready. LOL) Bob and Dottie made me feel special when they drove all the way to Madison just to have lunch with me. Thank you, so much! I wish peace to Dottie and all of those who have lost their vibrant friend. Take care.

  • John W Palmer says:

    Bob and I started our friendship on a picket line in the fall of 1972. This was after he tried to stop my being hired since I was also going to be a coach and I was still on active duty in the Army. From that rocky start we became best of friends and activist for the teaching profession. It should be remembered that Bob served his profession as a member of local and state boards of directors. It would be hard to find a better friend and defender. He will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.

  • Bill Tonn says:

    I remember, like it was yesterday, the first time I met Cousin Bob at a 1969 Family Reunion on a Farm in Clintonville. We all know that Bob had to know you for a little while and figure out whether he was going to like you or not. Well, I bypassed all of that by pulling into the farm yard with a loud, red,1968, Plymouth Roadrunner. Bob immediately accepted me as being “OK”.
    For the next 55 yrs he was like a brother to me, and I was the receiver of his uncanny ability to spot a problem on most anything, and repair it. I had Bob on speed dial and
    Asked him to search, investigate and make suggestions on far too many things to ever remember. Bob often tried to camouflage his kindness, helpfulness, and generosity behind a gruff exterior, but those of us who knew him saw right through that facade.
    I believe the world was a better place with Cousin Bob in it, and I will miss him more often than I can even imagine.
    Rest in peace my Brother, and look for things needing repair along those streets paved with gold.

  • Isobel O’Rourke says:

    So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers Dot. I will always have fond memories of him working on my car when I first moved to Kenosha.
    Take care,

  • Linda Serpe Miller says:

    Dear Dottie,
    Heaven truly gained an Angel with a very dry sense of humor and a beautifully kind heart. I for one will always be forever grateful to you and Bob for keeping an eye on my Mom. Please take care.. Love and Hugs,

    Linda Serpe Miller

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