2/16/1925 – 1/21/2017
Born to Walter A. and Irene Altha (Reynolds) Bennett, Walt lived most of his life in Omaha. He attended Vinton gradeschool and South HS; graduating from Milford HS in 1943. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Air Corp and trained as a B-17 pilot. He entered NU after WWII and completed his degree in dentistry in 1954. He married the love of his life, Betty P. Galloway, on 11/21/54. They were married 62 years and raised 3 children: Janet Kauk (Bruce), John Bennett (Mary Lynn) and Sherry Hubbard (Perry). He was a wonderful role model of fatherhood, workmanship, citizenship and faith for his children, 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Betty preceded him in death on November 30, 2016. They shared interests in family and friends, travel, bridge, golf and volunteerism. Cherished days in his life were his Honor Flight to Washington DC in 2008, time at the family’s cabin at Cedar Creek and watching NU football. Walt was an Omaha dentist for 33 years. He loved his profession and was an active member of International College of Dentists, Nebraska and Omaha Dental Societies, Creighton U. Dental Clinic, Lutheran Hospital Board, NE State Dental Ethics Committee and various study clubs. He served his community well with 60-year memberships in Central Presbyterian Church, Kiwanis and Masonic organizations. Walt was also a Shrine Greeter. Memorial Service: Saturday, January 28, 2017, 12:00 noon with reception to follow at First Presbyterian Church, 216 S. 34th St., Omaha, NE 68131 Memorials suggested to NU Foundation School of Dentistry Scholarship fund, Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation.
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