Dennis Bruce Walther

1952 - 2025

Dennis Bruce Walther

May 28, 1952 - June 11, 2025

Dennis Bruce Walther, 73, of Curtis, passed away on June 11, 2025, at Great Plains Health.

On May 28, 1952, Dennis was born to Willard "Cotton" and Lila "Toots" (Metcalf) Walther in Eustis.

Dennis was raised in the rural town of Curtis, graduating from Medicine Valley High School in 1970. Immediately following graduation, Dennis enlisted in the United States Army, serving for four years, including during the Vietnam War. While home from the military for a short time, Dennis married Carol Ann Halley on Aug. 14, 1971, in Eustis. The couple welcomed three children into the world: Steven, Clint, and Julie. After being honorably discharged from the military, Dennis began his lifelong career of truck driving, working for Allen Mitchek Trucking and Richard Broils Trucking before driving as a self-employed trucker. Dennis returned to Nebraska in 1986, where he resided for the remainder of his life. He retired in 2017 while employed by Frontier County.

Dennis was a light-hearted man who never took anything too seriously. He loved his truck driving career and riding his Harley-Davidson. Dennis was a wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to anyone who came into his life. He was known to throw out a few jokes now and then and could spot a pretty lady from miles away. He had a love for KFC, where they knew him by name.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Jerry Fisher; and sister-in-law, Margaret Walther.

Dennis is survived by his children, Steven (Darla) Walther of Stockville, Clint (Kerri) Walther of North Platte and Julie (Brian) Brownell of Burwell; grandchildren, Jordan (Molly) Walther of Omaha, Jace (Hailey Fleming) Walther, Cameron (Arlana) Walther, Cole (Shelby) Walther, Caitlyn (Udell Hughes) Walther, all of North Platte, Akilah (Justin) Ellingson of Omaha, Kaden (Brooklyn Douglas) Ross of Gretna, Cory Brownell of Norfolk and Kelli Brownell of Burwell; great-grandchildren, Clay and Clint Walther, Udell Thomas, Udell Griffin, and Udell Bridger Hughes and Jensen Ellingson; siblings, Elwyn Walther of Iliff, Colorado, Sheryl Fisher of Irrigon, Oregon, Debra Clinesmith of Curtis and Hugh (Kathy) Walther of Springdale, Arkansas; and several other family members and friends.

Memorials are suggested to the Curtis Senior Center. Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com.

Graveside service is at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, at the Moorefield Cemetery. Visitation is from noon to 7 p.m., with family present 5-7 p.m., Monday, June 16, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is entrusted with arrangements.