Dennis Evert October 1, 1949 ~ January 28, 2012
		Draucker Funeral Home 700 N. Spruce Street Post Office Box 296 Ogallala, NE 69153 Ph:  308.284.4021

 OBITUARY

 
Dennis Evert, 62, of Brule, died Saturday, January 28, 2012, in Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colo.

Dennis Chris Evert was born October 1, 1949, the second child of Roy and Erma (Pearson) Evert. His early childhood was spent at Madrid until the family moved to Brule in 1958. He graduated from Brule High School where he was very active in athletics. Dennis was selected to the all-state football team when he was a freshman. He also participated in basketball and track.

Dennis and Marilyn Barlow were married in 1967. To this union two children were born, Patrick and Jolynn. The couple later divorced. In 1990 he married Ursula Bormann.

Dennis worked for several area farmers serving in various capacities. He served a short time in the Army. In the mid 1980's Dennis was the assistant superintendent during the construction phase of the prestigious 27-hole Gainey Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz. At the time of his death he was employed by Sapp Brothers as a fuel transport driver. Dennis was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker fan.

Preceding him in death was his wife Ursula in 1992 and his parents.

Survivors include his son Patrick Mogus and his fiancée Anita Bolz, both of Ogallala; his daughter Jolynn and her husband Shane Woolery of Sterling, CO; his sister LaVon and her husband Richard Kampfe of Sidney, his brother John Evert and his special friend Kendra Huebner, both of Ogallala. Also five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, six nieces and nephews and one great-niece; and special caregivers Gail, Lorree, and Mike.

There will be no visitation and the family chose cremation. A memorial service will be Friday, February 3, at 10 a.m. in the Ogallala New Hope Worship Center. Revs. Eric Wait and Phil Ewert will officiate. Inurnment will follow in the Brule Cemetery with Military Honors rendered by Keith County Veterans Organization.

A memorial has been established in his memory. Online Condolences may be sent by clicking here.

Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.