Dennis Richard Beltz, '67
Dennis Richard Beltz, '67, passed away on August 16, 2022 in Newman Grove, Nebraska.
Dennis R. Beltz, 72, died on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at the Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home in Newman Grove, NE.
A graveside service was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Zion Lutheran (Wedekind) Cemetery, rural Lindsay, NE with Pastor Chris Phelps officiating. Military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post #73 of Newman Grove, NE and the Air Force Funeral Honor Guard. Visitation was from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday at Levander Funeral Home in Newman Grove, NE.
Dennis Richard Beltz, son of Emil and Dora (Slizoski) Beltz was born on September 18, 1949 at Newman Grove, NE. At the age of 10 Dennis went to Boys Town near Omaha, NE. Dennis spent his youth at Boys Town and later graduated from there in 1967.
On July 2, 1969, Dennis was inducted into the U.S. Air Force. He served honorably during the Vietnam War era and was honorably discharged on Jun 29, 1973. Following his discharge from the service Dennis returned to the Newman Grove area. He worked as a farm hand for Pieke Farms, drove truck, and later worked for Farmers Pride Co-op in Newman Grove as a fuel deliveryman. Dennis was excelled at accounting and always kept excellent track of his fuel delivery accounts.
Throughout his life Dennis enjoyed living in the country and later the Golden Age apartments in Newman Grove. Dennis also enjoyed working on old cars and was a former racer at the Boone County Raceway in Albion. His nickname at the racetrack was “Old Hippie”
Dennis is survived by two brothers: Gerald Beltz of California; Eugene Beltz of Prague, NE; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Jim Beltz and Melvin Beltz.