Dennis D. "Dw" Walters

Dennis D. "DW" Walters, 80, of Albion, NE passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at UNMC in Omaha, NE,

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 11, 2023, at United Methodist Church, Albion, NE with Pastor Lynde Linde officiating. Interment will be at a later date at Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion, NE. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday at the church. Following services, we will process (please drive your golf cart if you can) to the Albion Country Club for lunch and a time to celebrate and remember DW's life.

Memorial donations can be made to the family for the boys and girls golf program at school.

Levander Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dennis David Walters, son of Arthur C. and Etha M. (Adams) Walters, was born on March 6, 1943, in Norfolk, NE. He was baptized and confirmed at Chambers Methodist Church in Chambers, NE. Dennis attended Chambers High School and graduated with the class of 1961. He then went to Wayne State College and graduated in 1966 with his Bachelors in teaching.

In 1967 Dennis married Kay Hahlbeck in South Dakota. The two made their home in Falls City, NE. Later he married Diane Hitt in 1977 in Boise, ID. The couple lived in Idaho from 1977 until they moved to Albion, NE in 1981.

Dennis taught at Boone Central High School as an industrial arts teacher and drivers education instructor. He coached boys and girls golf, football and wrestling for 45 years. Dennis was a member of the Mens Golf Committee, Nebraska Coaches' Association, President of the Idaho Jaycees, Secretary of the Bowling League, and President of the Albion Country Club Board of Directors.

Dennis enjoyed coaching, golfing, fishing and being surrounded by his loving family. Some of his fondest memories were winning state championships, receiving the 45 years of coaching award and going on cruises with his wife Diane. He will be remembered for his persistence in never quitting and the knowledge he passed down not only to his children, but to the children he taught and coached over the years.

Dennis is survived by his wife Diane Walters of Albion, NE; six daughters: Anne Bloxham of Nampa, ID; Shari (Craig) LeNoue of Barnsville, MN; Shawn Walters of Little Elm, TX; Kristy (Steve) Reopelle of Spring Branch, TX; Jennifer Walters of Albion, NE; Cindy Stephens of Kuna, ID; sisters: Margene (John) Arensberg of Omaha, NE and Clo (Bruce) Swihart of Grand Island, NE; ten grandsons: Chandler Walters of Little Elm, TX; Caleb Walters of Lincoln, NE; Jonah LeNoue of Barnesville, MN; Kaden Stephens and Adam Rine both of Kuna, ID; Nick LeNoue of Barnesville, MN; Dana LeNoue of Moorhead, MN; Mark LeNoue of Barnesville, MN; Ryan LeNoue of Moorhead, MN; Lynn LeNoue of Barnesville, MN; granddaughter: Kiley Jo Reopelle of Spring Branch, TX; three great-grandchildren: Cameron Walters of Little Elm, TX, Isabella and Easton LeNoue of Barnesville, MN ; as well many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents.