A Mass of Christian Burial for Walter Deutsch, age 80, of Luverne, will be held on Friday, November 3, 2017, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Catherine Catholic Church, in Luverne, officiated by Fr. Thomas Jennings. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Thursday, November 2, with parish prayers at 7 pm, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. Visitation also one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Burial with full military honors provided by the Luverne American Legion & VFW will be in the Maplewood Cemetery. Walter died Sunday, October 29, 2017, at his home.
Walt was born March 20, 1937, in Ellsworth, to John Joseph and Josephine (Gerardy) Deutsch. He was raised on the family farm Northwest of Ellsworth which is now a Century Farm. He attended Ellsworth Elementary and High School. He served his country and state in the Minnesota Army National Guard.
Walt was united in marriage to the love of his life, Betty Henning, on May 12, 1959, at St. Adrian Catholic Church in Adrian. After their marriage, they moved to Luverne where they lived all of their married lives. Walt worked for McClure Electric and as a lineman in Cheyenne, Wyoming for a short time. He worked for AR Woods from 1960 to 1982; and beginning in 1982 worked for Northco which later became FACCO USA until the present. Walt also worked part time for Verne Drive Inn. In 1966, Walt & Betty purchased the drive inn and continued ro own and operated it until 1983.
Walt was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church in Luverne. Some of his favorite pastimes included fishing, woodworking and hunting. Family was very important to Walt. He loved family vacations and joking around with his family and friends.
Walt is survived by his wife, Betty Deutsch, Luverne, MN; three children, Douglas (Colleen) Deutsch, Luverne, MN; Debbie (Brian) Semke, Chanhassen, MN; and Deanna (Keith) Ernster, Tea, SD; seven grandchildren, Amber (Ben) Winkels, Caitlyn Deutsch, Derek Deutsch, Dustin (friend, Cleo) Deutsch, Taylor (Brittany) Ernster, Hunter (friend, Sara) Ernster and Brandon Sernke; three great grandchildren, Ainsley, Brinley & Clara Winkels; three brothers, Bill (Jean) Deutsch, Ellsworth; Fabian (Sue) Deutsch, Magnolia; and John (Trudy) Deutsch, Manley, SD; and a sister, Loretta Henning, Sioux Falls, SD.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Edwin and Lawrence (Virginia) Deutsch; and a brother-in-law, Frank Henning.
To view an online obituary, a video tribute or order flowers, please visit www.dingmannandsons.com
