Male, born 03/04/1929, died 06/25/2007


Professional History

Co-owner, Miller-Pollard Store, (interior design store), Seattle, WA; Warsinske was also a sculptor, who had several works placed on the campus of Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA. He gained acclaim for his bas reliefs, sculptures and lanterns for residences and public buildings.

Instructor, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1957-58;

The University of Washington Libraries, Department of Special Collections, has a tape-recorded interview conducted by William Hoppe, 05/23/1974. A typed summary is available.

Education

B.A., Journalism, University of Montana, Missoula, MT; B.F.A., University of Washington, Seattle, WA;

Personal

Married Sheila Warsinske.

The Warsinskes had five children.

Warsinske had ironwork incorporated on the sides of the Unitarian Church #2, Seattle, WA, and had other sculptures placed at Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, and at the IBM Building, Seattle. He had a cabin in Sakgit County. He traveled around countries bordering the Indian Ocean and in Panama, among other places. He also had a strong interest in boats, owning various crafts, from a Venetian gondola to an Indonesian dugout canoe.



Associated Locations

  • Wichita, KS (Architect's Birth)
    Wichita, KS

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