Dennis Utter
# Dennis Utter

Dennis Utter (February 21, 1939 – December 27, 2011) 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.

