5/21/1924 – 9/26/2015
Omaha – Walter passed away Saturday , Sept 26th at the age of 91 years, 4 months, and 5 days in Dewitt, MI. He was born May 21, 1924 in Omaha, NE. The son of Walter C. and Karen M. (Andersen) Mailand, Walter proudly served his country in the U. S. Army during World II as an anti-aircraft gunner in the Pacific Theater and was honorably discharged . He worked for Mutual of Omaha in various capacities for 39 years, 7 months and 23 days, retiring with Group Pensions. He was the first president and charter member of Certified Employee Benefits Specialists (CEBS). Walt was an avid reader and in recent years never went anywhere without a book. He also enjoyed reading with the 2nd graders at Conestoga School. He was an active member of the Tangier Shrine, Omaha Golden K Kiwanis Club, and Morning Star Lutheran Church. Walter sang in the church choir and the Shrine Chanters for many years. He was a lifelong Husker football fan (now he has new seats with a better view). Walter was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Frances (Tapley) Mailand. Walter is survived by his son Tom (Kathi); grandchildren, Kevin, David, Nicole, Andy, and 2 great grandchildren
Visitation Thursday 4-6 PM w/ Masonic Service at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel
Service 10 AM Friday (10/9/2015) at Morning Star Lutheran Church 331 S. 85th St Omaha, NE,
Inurnment Hillcrest Memorial Park at Omaha, NE
Contributions can be made to The Omaha Home for Boys or Tangier Shrine Transportation Fund
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Ames Chapel – 4932 Ames Ave – Omaha, NE – 402-453-5600 – www.RoederMortuary.com
