Warren Post

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Past Department Commander Warren Post, of Lady Lake, Florida, who passed away at the age of 86 on July 12, 2025.

Warren was preceded in death by his beloved wife, DeLoris Post, who passed away in 2024, and their son, Michael Post. At this time, there are no details available regarding services. Updates will be shared via email and posted on our website as they become available.

A proud U.S. Air Force and Vietnam War veteran, Warren answered the call of duty immediately after graduating from high school in 1957. He served honorably for 20 years, retiring from the Air Force in 1977. Following his military service, he continued to serve in civilian life, working as a Controller for a corporate hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, from 1985 to 2001.

Warren was a devoted member of Fruitland Park Post 219, demonstrating 54 continuous years of service to The American Legion, having joined in 1971. His dedication and leadership were felt across several Departments—Idaho, New York, and Florida—and also at the national level.

Leadership & Service Highlights

Department of Idaho (1971–1974)

Served as Post Adjutant/Finance Officer, Post 1st Vice Commander, and Post Commander
Elected Department Sgt-at-Arms in 1974

Department of New York (1975–1986)

Elected Warren County Commander in 1980
– The county received nine membership awards, including the National Achievement Award at the 1981 Department Convention
Named Legionnaire of the Year in 1981
Served as Department Sgt-at-Arms (1981–1982)

Department of Florida (1986–2025)

Transferred to Florida in 1986 due to employment
1st Vice Commander, Lady Lake Post 347 (2001–2002)
– Achieved an all-time high in membership with 1,367 members (114%)
Post Adjutant (2002–2003 & 2010–2018)
Department Membership Chair (2003–2004)
– Led the state to an all-time high membership of 130,065 members
District 6 Commander (2004–2005)
– Won Race to the Top (Category V)
Department Vice Commander (2006–2007)
Department Commander (2007–2008)
– Together with Membership Chair PDC Al Porter, reached a record-breaking 144,078 members, the highest membership in the Department of Florida’s history
Department Finance Committee Member (2011–2016)
Department Finance Chair (2014–2016)
Department Children & Youth Fund Committee Member (2019-2022)

National Level

National Legislative Council (2007-2011 & 2015-2017)
National Security Council (2004–2008)
National Military Affairs Committee Chair (2008–2009)

Warren Post leaves behind a legacy of honor, leadership, and service. His enduring contributions to The American Legion and to his fellow veterans will be long remembered. He will be deeply missed by his Legion Family and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

The funeral for Past Department Commander Warren Post will be held on Tuesday, August 12 at 2:00 PM at Bushnell Florida National Cemetery, located at:
6202 SW 102nd Ave., Bushnell, FL.

Condolences may be sent to his stepdaughter, Dedra DiNicola, and stepson, William Dyer,
c/o Post 219
P.O. Box 1
Fruitland Park, FL 34731