RAPID CITY -Warren James Teker was born January 31, 1921, to Martin and Christina (Matejak) Teker in the small farming community of Leith, ND, and was the youngest of 6 children. Warren died December 21, 2012, at the State Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD. Warren grew up and attended school in Leith, ND. After graduating from high school in 1938, he worked in his father's blacksmith shop in Leith and apprenticed as a movie projectionist. He joined the army in 1942 and completed basic training at Ft. Snelling, MN. He was sent to England where he joined the 9th Tactical Air Force and was assigned to the motor pool. After the invasion of Normandy, his squadron relocated to France where Warren became a courier. Following WWII, Warren returned to Leith, ND, to continue working as a movie projectionist at the Leith Opera House, which his father owned. His mother passed away in 1948. After a fire shut down the Leith Opera House, Warren and his father moved to Rapid City in 1954 where he continued working as a movie projectionist. His nieces and nephews enjoyed many holidays at the movies with him. When his father passed away in 1964, Warren moved to Sacramento, CA, to continue his career as a movie projectionist. In April, 1995, Warren suffered a stroke. After rehabilitation in a nursing home, Warren returned to Rapid City to reside with his sister and brother-in-law, Marian and Milt Schleve. He also spent some time with his sister, Gertie Weber, in Alexandria, MN. In July, 2011, Warren became a resident of the State Veterans Home, and many days you could see him sitting outside enjoying the sun and a cigar. Warren enjoyed many visits from his sister Marian, his niece and her husband Marvel and Dennis Thuringer, his niece Melinda Loy, and his nephew and his wife Marshall and Sandi Schleve, and their dogs Maxwell and Dudley. Warren would enjoy a dinner out with a shot of whiskey and a beer, and then a drive to see the buffalo. Warren loved the outdoors, and nothing pleased him more than to sit outside in the sun and watch the wildlife. Animals and children always brought a smile to his face. Warren is survived by his sister, Marian Schleve of Rapid City, SD, his sister-in-law, Alice Teker of Montesano, WA, 11 nieces and nephews, 15 great nieces and nephews, and 3 special great-great nieces (Sarah, Tessa, Chloe Frederick) and 2 special great-great nephews (Nolan Frederick and Carter Loy). Having been a bachelor all his life, Warren loved being around his relatives, especially appreciating the time spent with his great-great nieces and nephews. Warren was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Martin Teker, Jr., Ruth Teker, Gertrude Weber, and Lester Teker; his nephew, Darrell Jones; his niece, Rhoda Fritz; his great-nephew, Scott Fritz; and his brothers-in-law, Leo Weber and Milton Schleve. Visitation will be Thursday, December 27, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at Osheim Schmidt Funeral Home who is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Graveside services will be held at the Black Hills National Cemetery on Friday, December 28, 2012, at 11 AM. Memorial contributions will go to the Humane Society of the Black Hills.