Walter Brott, 89, of Ogallala, passed away April 29, 2018, at Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.

Walter was born on Nov. 24, 1928, in Perkins County to Henry and Anna Elizabeth (Lofing) Brott. Walter received his early schooling at District No. 60 in Perkins County.

After schooling, Walter worked on the family farm until 1951, at which time he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served in the Korean War for two years and was awarded the Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars.

In 1953, Walter moved back home to the farm, where he lived and worked until he retired.

Walter Married Norma Jean Starkey on Aug. 1, 1954. They were married at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Walter had life memberships with the American Legion, VFW and DAV. He had been a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church since baptism. He was also confirmed in the Lutheran faith on Oct. 11, 1942.

Walter was preceded in death by his wife, Norma; his parents; four sisters, Caroline, Ester, Lillian and Rosie; and seven brothers, Rineholt, William, Henry, John, Leo, Harry and Marvin.

Survivors include three daughters, Teresa (Ken) Thompson of North Platte, Beverly (Merlin) Rapp of Paxton and Bonnie (Gary) Wong of Lake Grove, New York; one sister, Katherine (Ronald) Stuehm of Holdredge; one brother, Harvey (Jeannie) Brott of North Platte; five sisters-in-law, Marion Brott, Ethel Brott, Shirley Brott, Lilace Brott and Faye Brown; eight grandchildren, Kerri Rapp, Jon (Eryn) Rapp, Jenilee Rapp, Mathew (Marsha) Thompson, Shawn Thompson and Stephanie Walrod, Aaron (Makayla) French, Brandon French and Cortney (Don) French-Dupreme; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials are suggested to St. John’s Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be shared at drauckerfuneralhome.com, where services will be live streamed for those unable to attend.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 4, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, southeast of Ogallala, with the Rev. Robert Pierce officiating. Burial will follow at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, May 3, at Draucker Funeral Home, Ogallala, which is in charge of arrangements.