Dennis Utter

Dennis Utter was an American politician and a member of the unicameral Nebraska Legislature.

Birth

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

Residence

Utter's hometown is Hastings, Nebraska.

Religion

Utter was Presbyterian.

Family

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

Education

Utter received his education at the following institutions:

BS, Agriculture, University of Wyoming
MS, Agricultural Economics, University of Wyoming
Graduate, Colorado School of Banking
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
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. 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.

Death

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