Died Wednesday December 13, 2017 at his home.
Denis was born June 27th, 1929 in West Point, NE. to Ignatius "IJ" and Theresa (Heimann) Walter. He attended grade school and graduated from Snyder High School in 1947. He was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont. His confirmation verse is "Grace be unto you and peace from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ" Philippians 1:2.
After high school Denis worked side by side with his dad IJ Walter doing various construction jobs. Later in life he was fortunate to work side by side with his son Timothy remodeling homes.
In 1950 he started employment at Hormel where he spent 34 ½ years before retiring in 1984. Denis was drafted into the United States Army in 1951. He was stationed at Fort Campbell Kentucky and later was stationed at Stuttgart and Frankfurt, Germany. In 1953 he was transferred to the Army Reserve. He was honorably discharged in 1957. After retiring from Hormel he drove a special needs bus for the Fremont Public Schools for 13 years. He was also a currier for First National Bank, Fremont (formerly Fremont National Bank).
Denis married Arlene Klintworth at Trinity Lutheran Church April 10, 1954 by Pastor Victor Hoffman. In 1959 they welcomed home a son Timothy Denis Walter.
Denis was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.
Denis is survived by his wife Arlene, son Timothy, granddaughter Ashley (Jack) Sherwood and great grandson Ignatius "IJ" Sherwood all of Fremont. He is also survived by a sister Geri (Bob) McIlheran of Oro Valley, AZ., many nieces and nephews and his faithful dog Tater Muffin.
The funeral will be Saturday, 10am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont. The Rev. Dan Heuer will officiate. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be Friday from 2pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church and School or the Nebraska Dachshund Rescue.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(7)
Marilyn
Fremont, NE Saturday, December 16, 2017 Just saw him not long ago chasing Tater and the squirrels.Denis was good friend and neighbor.
Will miss not seeing him on the patio.
Arlene,Tim,Ashley and families my deepest sympathy to all at this
difficult time.
God Bless
Rhonda Carlson
Fremont, NE Saturday, December 16, 2017 I am so sorry for your your family's loss. I rented from Denis for 8-10 years. He was a good man and a great landlord and always had time to chat when I saw him. My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow, with my deepest sympathy.Rhonda
Fremont, NE Saturday, December 16, 2017 We are so sorry to hear of Denis' passing! What a great guy! Our prayers to Arlene and Tim and families at this time. Mom is very saddened that she can't be there for you now.The Connerley family
Pam Leedom
Gunnison, CO Friday, December 15, 2017 We are so sorry for your loss. Russ remembers working with Denis at Hormel years go and what a nice man your dad was. He will be missed.Jeremy Gottsch
Cincinnati, OH Thursday, December 14, 2017 Ashley and Arlene,So sorry to hear about Denis' passing. He was a great man and and it was always a pleasure to be in his presence. My dad has shared many stories about Denis and what a great uncle he was. I am thinking about you both, as well as the rest of your family.
Lori Leedom
OMAHA, NE Thursday, December 14, 2017 I am so sorry for your loss. Denis was an amazing man he will be greatly missed. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time.Richard & Joan Porter
Fremont, NE Thursday, December 14, 2017 Ashley, Jack and IJ.So very sorry to hear of the passing of your father, father-in-law and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Just remember, he will live on in your hearts through your memories of him.
Love,
Uncle Richard & Aunt Joan