Walter Scott McGrew

Walter Scott “Chris” McGrew, Jr., age 87, of Omaha, died 12/24/15. Preceded in death by wife, Lucille, brothers and sisters. Survived by son Walter Scott III and wife Pat of Lincoln, daughters; Diane and husband Bob Lewis of Valley, NE, Debra McGrew of Omaha, 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Chris graduated from Louisville High School in 1945, and served in the US Marine Corp from 1945 to 1949, achieving the rank of Corporal. He then worked 38 years for OPPD. Funeral service Wed. 12/30, 2PM, Rejoice Lutheran Church, 2556 S. 138th St., Omaha. Interment Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Louisville, NE with military honors. Visitation Tues. from Noon to 8 PM with the family receiving friends 6-8 PM at the funeral home in Elkhorn. Memorials to the Rejoice Lutheran. Walter Scott “Chris” McGrew, Jr. was born January 19, 1928 in Louisville, Nebraska to Walter Scott Sr. and Grace (Kennison) McGrew. Chris grew up in Louisville where he attended school, graduating from Louisville High School in 1945. As a young boy, Chris enjoyed hunting, trapping, and swimming in the Louisville Lakes. Chris served in the United States Marine Corps from March 1945 until his honorable discharge in March 1949, achieving the rank of Corporal. Chris married Volette Lucille Gaebel on August 27, 1950 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Louisville, NE, and they were blessed with three children; Scott, Diane, and Debra. Chris and Lucille made their home in Louisville, Valley, NE, Ginger Woods near Valley, and Omaha. Lucille preceded Chris in death in December 2012. Chris worked for OPPD for 38 years, working as a line foreman, and retiring as a field supervisor in 1989. While working as a lineman in 1959, Chris saved the life of a fellow lineman who had been electrocuted, by administering CPR. He was commended by the company for his heroism. Chris was also active in his community. He served as President of the Louisville School Board, was a member of the Louisville American Legion, and was a member of Ducks Unlimited. Chris was a hardworking man, who was loyal to his family, friends and job, and maintained a high level of integrity. He enjoyed traveling, whether it was family vacations with the children to Washington D.C. and the surrounding area, or after retirement, when he and Lucille would travel with the Krists’. Chris was a staunch Democrat, and enjoyed the music of Carlos Santana, the movie “Lonesome Dove”, or dinner at Ross’ Steakhouse. He was an initial member of Prairie Life Fitness in Omaha when it opened, and swam there for 20 years until recently. Most of all, Chris was an avid duck hunter. When the season ended, the planning for the next season began. Chris died on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Brookestone Meadows in Elkhorn, Nebraska at the age of 87 years, 11 months, and 5 days. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille, and his brothers and sisters. Chris is survived by his son Walter Scott III and wife Pat of Lincoln, daughters; Diane and husband Bob Lewis of Valley, NE, Debra McGrew of Omaha, 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Walter Scott McGrew

January 19, 1928 - December 24, 2015