Walter D. Boyll

1938 - 2022

LINCOLN - Walter D. Boyll, 83, of Grand Island died Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, at Madonna Hospital in Lincoln.
To honor his wishes, cremation was chosen and there will be no services.
All Faiths Funeral Home in Grand Island is in charge of arrangements.
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Walt was born Oct. 15, 1938, in Grand Island, son of Arthur and Ruby (Brown) Boyll.
Grand Island was always home for Walt. He left often, but always found his way home. He graduated from Grand Island Senior High School with the class of 1956. He left for Kearney to earn his bachelor's degree from Kearney State College.
He married Patricia "Patty" Shields on March 25, 1959, in Kearney. While raising their six children, the couple made their home in Kearney, Omaha and North Platte before returning to Grand Island.
With his background in teaching and business degree, Walt spent more than 20 years teaching accounting to many young adults. He was involved in the Baptist church, Worldwide Church of God, Restoration Worship Center, and others. Wherever he found a home, he soon found his church home as well. Walt was an avid learner. If there wasn't a Husker game on, he was conducting his theological research or playing sudoku. His favorite things overall were keeping in touch with his large family and telling stories of days gone by.
Survivors include his children, Deanna Brant (Terry) of Wheatland, Wyo., Denise Zerr of Lincoln, David Boyll (Debbie) of Littleton, Colo., Doug Boyll of Grand Island, John Boyll (Cheryl) of Anahuac, Texas, Jana Thompson (Dusty) of Grand Island; brother William (Mary Lou) Boyll of Seward; sisters, Linda Boyll of Wheatland, Wyo., and Sandra Rodewald of Grand Island; 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Walt was preceded in death by his parents; wife Patty; brother-in-law Garry Rodewald; and son-in-law Tim Zerr.
Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.
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