Warren Wendell Woods

Warren Wendell Woods 79, passed away peacefully at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home in Chippewa Falls on Wednesday 10/21/2026.

Warren was born on August 28, 1947, in Darrien, WI, the son of Wendell and Ethel Woods, and married Naomi H. Woods on Nov. 03, 1979, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire.

He was drafted into the Army and served one year of his tour in Vietnam where he was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Silver Star. Upon returning to college, he received his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, then spent 34 years working for Pepsi Cola. Warren enjoyed playing sports throughout his life, specifically baseball, tennis, swimming and football, and was an avid Packer, Badger and Brewer fan.

In his free time, Warren loved tending to and harvesting the bounty from his two large gardens. He also enjoyed woodworking, as well as fishing, water skiing and swimming at the lake. After retirement he sang with the Eau Claire Male Chorus. Warren was an active member of Spirit Lutheran, formerly Our Saviors Lutheran Church. He was a long-time member of the choir, serve on various committees, and served multiple times as Council President.

He is survived by his wife, Naomi Woods of Eau Claire, daughter Lydia (James) Secauer of Carmel, IN, daughter Laura Woods of Fischers, IN, son, Jason Woods (Erica and grandson Connor) of Savage, MN, daughter Elizabeth Woods (granddaughter Cora) of St. Louis Park, MN, son David Woods of Madison, WI, sister Debra Conrad of Delavin, WI, along with numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Warren was preceded in death by his parents Wendell and Ethel Woods and his brother Curt.

Thank you to all the staff at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home for the care they provided for Warren over the last few years. They brightened his day.

A memorial service for Warren will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Spirit Lutheran Church, 1310 Main Street, Eau Claire, with Pastor JonPaul Dragseth officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at a later date at Lutheran Church Cemetery in Eau Claire. Arrangements were entrusted to Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral and Cremation Services in Eau Claire. Online condolences for Warren's family may be left at www.lenmarkfh.com. Memorials may be sent to Spirit Lutheran.