Warrene Blake 73 died December 24, 2019 at the Clay County Medical Center in Clay Center, Kansas. She was born on September 27, 1946 in Clay Center, the daughter of Warren and Doris (Wickstrum) Bigler. Warrene was raised in Clay Center and was a graduate of the CCCHS class of 1964. She married Bruce Blake on June 12, 1966 and he survives. She worked for Close and Co., Clay County Headstart, Wee Three Flowers, CO-OP and was a bailiff at the Clay County Courthouse. She was also a wall paperer and cared for homebound adults. Warrene was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Ladysmith EHU and she was an original member of the Clay Center B’s softball team and later was a coach for the Bs. She was preceded in death by parents and brother, Warren “Junior” Bigler.
Survivors:Husband: Bruce Blake of Clay Center, KSSon: Phillip and wife Jeannie Blake of Clay Center, KSDaughter: Carla and husband Josh Wiedmer of Green, KSDaughter: Kelly and husband Andy Bent of Clay Center, KS6 Grandchildren: Lacey Gregory, Megan Blake, Caleb Wiedmer, Kylie Wiedmer, Hailee Bent, Bo Bent and 2 Great-GrandchildrenSister: Dorrene and husband Greg King of Clay Center, KSBrother: Dan Bigler of Clay Center, KS
Funeral Services: Monday, December 30, 2019 at 10:30AM at the First Presbyterian Church in Clay Center, KS
Minister: Rev. Scott Lingle
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas
Visitation: Sunday, December 29, 2019 from 2-5:00PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center, Kansas
Memorials: First Presbyterian Church c/o the funeral home.