DEAN, Walter R.

Walter R. Dean Jul 12, 1937 – May 9, 2016 Walter Ronald Dean was born on July 12, 1937 in Pueblo, Colorado to George and Mildred Dean. Walt had two older brothers, Wayne, who preceded him in death, and George, Jr. The family moved to Lansing, Iowa, where Walt attended grade school. In 1952, the family moved to Arvada, Colorado. Walt graduated from Arvada High School in 1956 and joined the Naval Reserves. Walt worked in the family’s electrical business and became a licensed electrician. He met Janet Kyral in Denver and they married on June 29, 1969. They built a home in Wheatridge, Colorado, where they moved in with their new daughter, Julie. In 1974 they moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where Walt worked for Clarkson Hospital. In February of 1979, Katherine Marie was born. In the spring of 1988, Walt went to work for the University of Nebraska at Omaha as the State Electrical Contractor, retiring from UNO in 2007. Walt loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandsons—Ryan, Brandt, Nate, and Matthew. He also enjoyed reading about classic cars, mysteries, solving crossword puzzles, and helping others. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 12th, from 5pm to 7pm at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 14330 Eagle Run Drive, with VIGIL SERVICE to follow at 7pm. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Friday, May 13th at 10:30am, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church followed by military honors at the church by Millard American Legion Post 374 & VFW Post 8334. Memorials are suggested to American Diabetes Association or Alzheimer’s Association.

HEAFEY-HOFFMANN DWORAK & CUTLER Mortuaries and Crematories 5108 F Street Omaha, Nebraska 68117 (402) 391-3900

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