Background
Warner was born and raised in Ypsilanti Township, Michigan.
Warner was born and raised in Ypsilanti Township, Michigan.
He worked as a dairy farmer when not involved in politics. A Republican, he served in the Michigan House from 1921–1930 and again from 1937–1956. Warner was a supporter of the operations and growth of Eastern Michigan University.
There is a building at Eastern Michigan University named after Warner.
Warner was a member of the state house at the time of his death.