Dennis Utter

Dennis Utter (February 21, 1939 – December 27, 2011) was an American politician and a member of the unicameral Nebraska Legislature.

Dennis Utter
Member of the Nebraska Legislature
from the 33rd district
In office
2009–2011
Preceded byCarroll Burling
Succeeded byLes Seiler
Personal details
Born(1939-02-21)February 21, 1939
Wheatland, Wyoming, U.S.
DiedDecember 27, 2011(2011-12-27) (aged 72)
Hastings, Nebraska, U.S.
Political partyRepublican

Birth

Dennis Utter was born on February 21, 1939, in Wheatland, Wyoming.[1]

Residence

Utter's hometown is Hastings, Nebraska.[1]

Religion

Utter was Presbyterian.[1]

Family

Utter was married to Kathryn Preuit, and they had three children named Mark, Ward, and Denise.[1]

Education

Utter received his education at the following institutions:

Organizations

Utter was a member of the following organizations:

  • Board Member, Adams County Senior Servies
  • Past President, Kenesaw Community Club
  • Past President/Member, Kenesaw Public Schools Foundation
  • Board Member, Mary Lanning Health Care Foundation
  • Past President, Nebraska Bankers Association
  • Past Member, Nebraska Bankers Association/American Bankers Association
  • Past Member, University of Nebraska Medical Center Board of Councilors[1]

State legislature

Utter was elected in 2008 to represent the 33rd Nebraska legislative district. He was a member of the Banking, Commerce and Insurance committee, the Revenue committee, and Rules committees.[2] Utter was replaced by Hastings lawyer Les Seiler, who was sworn in on January 14, 2012, following the second week of the 2012 legislative session. [3]

Death

Utter died in 2011 at the age of 72 from lung disease.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Dennis Utter's Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
  3. "Les Seiler Sworn In As State Senator". 10/11 News. January 14, 2012. Archived from the original on February 4, 2014. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  4. "Utter's work for Nebraska praised". Omaha World-Herald. December 28, 2011. Archived from the original on September 6, 2012.

Sources


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