Dennis Dale Warnken

Dennis Warnken (aka) Jags (66) passed away peacefully in his sleep with the care of his loving wife of 28 yrs Lisa Hochrine Warnken on December 30th, 2023, after a long battle with Alzhiemers. Born July 20th,1957 to William and Elizabeth Warnken, he lived in Northampton until his move to Bath in 2002. A Northampton HS graduate in1975, he was an accomplished athlete on the track team, as well as, running back for the football team #20, hence the nickname "Jags". He went on to work in road construction, then machinist at Ingersoll Rand for several years before joining the Local 420 Steamfitters Union in 1984 and retiring as a pipefitter, after 35 yrs of dedicated service in 2015. He was admired by his co-workers for his skills of perfection and knowledge and adored by his friends for his witty jokester character and "life of the party" personality, infectious beautiful smile and his willingness to help anyone in need at a moment's notice.

His passion for trout fishing was unwavering, whether it be maneuvering the small creeks with a bait pole in hand or after mastering the art of fly fishing in the local rivers. He was also an avid hunter and Eagles fan.Depending on the time of year, he was either fishing, hunting or watching football and spending time with his best friends, but never without Rolling Rock in hand. " The Grateful Dead " was his music of choice, although he did enjoy "The Beatles" and other 70's bands. He knew every word to every song The Grateful Dead ever recorded, and it was those songs that brought a smile and rhythmic nod to his face during the end stage of his disease process, when he was no longer able to communicate. He was most grateful to "special friends" Jeff Campbell, Fran Bensing, Tom Sakovitz, Rick Burger, Domenico Ruggiero "Dom" and Ray Jones "Too Tall", who took the time to assist him in going out places when and where he could no longer manage on his own which allowed him to make the most of his last years by reminiscing the past, laughing about old times together, sharing a meal and a beer, or dipping a line in the water. Dennis is survived by his wife Lisa (Hochrine) Warnken; Jeremy Hochrine step-son; Ashley daughter; son Matt; two grandchildren and many other loving family members. He will be forever in our hearts and missed by all who knew him. RIP My Love.