R. Mike Warner

R. Mike Warner, 75, a longtime Concord Twp. resident, died Friday, July 18, 2025 at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. He was born November 22, 1949 in Chardon. Mike, after returning home from Vietnam, professionally drove truck until 1995 when he became Fire Chief at Concord Township. He was there until 2015 and then took a position as a Captain with Lake County Sheriff’s Office in Communications. He was a volunteer Fireman with Hambden Volunteer Fire Department and was the Fire Chief for their department from 1976 to October of 1995. Mike was a fire instructor and NIMS instructor for many years having an impact on many. His latest work was a Chaplain for Combat Vets Motorcycle Association 12-7 and Lake Metroparks Rangers. His hobbies were working on and riding his motorcycles. He enjoyed vacations on his motorcycle and he and Becky traveled all across the Nation on his bikes. His motorcycles were wind therapy. Mike has earned many awards and the following are just a few: State of Ohio Distinguished Service Award, Hall of Fame State Fire Marshall, Commerce Division, 2015; Lake County Blue Coats Award, 2006; Hero’s for Andy Award, 2006; Ohio Police Chiefs Award for work starting the Public Safety Alliance, 2012; Chardon High School Hall of Fame, 2005. Mike loved God, his Family, Friends and his Country. He didn’t get to choose how he would die, but he chose how to face it, by facing it head on like a man. Giving thanks and asking God for strength to endure til he went home with Jesus. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca “Becky” Warner; sons, Joseph (Karen) Warner and Richard (Carey) Warner; grandchildren, Nathan, Alison, Ethan, Calvin and Mady; and his brothers, Christopher (Susan) Warner and Scott (Theresa) Warner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard “Dick” and Charlotte “Scottie” Warner. The family will receive friends from 3-7 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2025 at the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. A Firefighter service will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home and will conclude the gathering. A funeral service to honor Mike’s life will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Hambden Twp. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to a Veteran’s Charity of one’s choice or to Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72101, Cleveland, OH 44192, donate online at www.hospicewr.org. Please offer condolences at www.brunners.com.

R. Mike Warner

November 22, 1949 - July 18, 2025