From LPKS Vice Chair Steve Rosile :My good friend and long time Libertarian Party of Kansas activist, officer and eight time candidate for elective office, Jack Warner of Wright (northeast of Dodge City
Below is his obituary as it appeared in the Dodge City Daily Globe.
Jack Warner Obituary
by Mary Albl
Posted Jul 21, 2011 @ 11:21 AM
Warner died July 19, 2011, at the Western Plains Medical Complex after a battle with bone cancer.
Warner, who was from Wright, was a man who stood tall for his beliefs and interests. Which by nature, were simple, yet complex. In fall of 2010, Warner ran for office in Congress as a Libertarian. This was nothing new as Warner was known for his long attempts in the state and national office.
"Oh yes he was a people person," his sister, Elaine Pohlmann said. "Joining the Libertarian Party and getting the opportunity to run. And he was able to give a convincing speech. And people complimented him on good reasoning."
Warner never won during his many attempts as a Libertarian but then again, winning wasn't everything to the man. The many hats of Warner defined who he was and what he enjoyed.
"He was an interesting historian and he enjoyed using old-antique farm machinery," long-time neighbor and trustee at Dodge City Community College Floris Jean Hampton said. "Definintely interested in the Old West."
Pohlmann mentioned that her brother would go to all the historical functions and took interest in preserving and knowing the landmarks that defined the area.
"He was interested in Asa T. Soule," Pohlmann said. "He took me to a lecture on Asa Soule and
Pohlmann also said he was very much into the trails of
"The ruts: 'Don't wanna mess up the ruts in the trail,' he would say," Pohlmann explained.
His niece, Marcella Hollman, said that her uncle was just a one-of-a-kind person.
"He just had such a broad knowledge you could talk to him about anything. Especially history," she said. "He was just well versed. He knew something about anything."
Most well-known perhaps around Dodge and the surrounding areas was the Warner Angus Cattle Ranch, which Warner played a vital role in.
The most vivid and rich image that brings Warner to mind comes from the Dodge City Days Parade when he rode the famous black horses through the streets.
"Warners were a beautiful part of the Dodge City Days Parade,"
Pohlmann said that during the parade Warner would ride in the middle of three horses trotting proudly and carrying a flag.
"He would carry the flag for the Warner family," Pohlmann said. "(He) also carried the
Warner could be defined by his interest in politics, history and ranching. Really a myriad of things. But his mind is what made him special — something that people most remember about him.
"Probably just all the things he taught me," Hollman said. "(He'd) show me how to do things. Tell me stories about my grandfather, great-grandfather. Best stories I had of him were just talking with him."
From Shawn S. Smith LSOCK Blog Editor: although I did not know Jack very well, the times that I was able to be around him he always struck me as a soft spoken, mild mannered, very intelligent gentleman. Jack typified to me the image of the rugged individualist and someone who embodied the pioneer spirit that the early settlers of Kansas possessed. Rest In Peace Jack, we are in debt to you for all you have done for the Libertarian Party of Kansas.
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