Walter D. "Dave" Katzer

On December 11, 2021, Walter D. “Dave” Katzer, 75, of Wellsville Kansas, stepped into eternity to meet his awaiting Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are all confident Dave has seen his Savior more perfectly and is “hoopin’, shoutin’, and praising the Lord” at the sight. Dave was a light shining on a hill for the Gospel of Christ sharing the soul-saving message with many he came in contact with. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, January 7, 2022, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa, Kansas, with military honors by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Dave was born June 14, 1946, in Garnett, Kansas, the son of Walter Henry and Irene Agatha (Heiman) Katzer. He lived in Farmington, New Mexico from 1975 to 1998, Richmond, Kansas from 2000 to 2004, moving to Wellsville, where he made his home until his death. He graduated from Northern Heights High School in Allen, Kansas, with the Class of 1964. Dave continued his education attending Oklahoma State University and a few other colleges. Dave’s professional education was highlighted by spending time training at the Volkswagen Factory in Germany. Dave served in the United States Army during Vietnam from December 1965 to August 1972 attaining the rank of SP5. On December 13, 1969, Dave was united in marriage to the love of his life, Kathy Moyen in Leominster, Massachusetts. Dave was self-employed for the first half of his career. He worked for Dave’s Imported Parts & Service in Farmington, New Mexico from the mid-1970’s to early 1990’s. After that for Farmington Municipal Schools in New Mexico as a school bus mechanic and driver from the early 1990’s to the late 1990’s; Swift Trucking from the late 1990’s to early 2000’s; and T.S.I. as a mechanic/truck driver from the early 2000’s until his retirement in 2019. Dave was duly elected on November 2, 2021, to the office of USD 289 Board Member. He was very excited for the future of serving on the School Board. He was a member of Crosspointe Community Church, Ottawa, where he served as a Sunday school teacher, leader of a men’s group, and usher. Dave enjoyed being involved in his church community, riding his motorcycle, talking on his CB radio, and working on cars. He was very patriotic, enjoyed reading, was an outdoorsman who liked to go camping and using his chainsaw. Dave pursued his love of flying and obtained his pilot’s license. Above all, Dave loved helping others, spending time with family and especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Kathy of the home; five children, John Katzer (Lisa) and Judy Furman of Texas, Jim Katzer (Cara), Jamin Katzer, and Sarah Katzer all of Colorado; four siblings, Damian Katzer (Barbara), Julie Bennett (George), and Mary Katherine Katzer all of Colorado, and Karl Katzer of Texas; and eleven grandchildren, Makenzie, Austin, Nicholas, Katie, Eliana, Emily, Hannah, James, Nathaniel, Samuel and Makaylan. The family suggests memorial contributions to Outreach for America c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067.