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- [S12] 1900 US Census, 6 Jun 1900.
- [S6] 1920 US Census.
Walter H. Kuffer | age: 39 | bp: Iowa | father’s bp: Germany | mother’s bp: Iowa
- [S11] 1930 US Census.
- [S7] 1940 US Census.
Walter Kupfer | age: 58 | bp: Iowa | Residence in 1935: Crete, Saline, Nebraska
- [S15] Internet.
World War II Registration Card.
- [S4] Obituary.
Funeral services were held at Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church Wednesday afternoon for Walter H. Kupfer, who passed away on Monday at a Lincoln hospital. The services was in charge of Rev. H.C. Gosnell of Lincoln. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery. Mr. Kupfer, a veteran of the Spanish-American war, was one of those who settled in the Rosebud section of South Dakota at the time it was thrown open by the government. He became prominent in that section for his many activities toward improving the country for his interest and participation in athletics. Later he came to Crete and was employed by The Crete Mills and the Crete Buick Pontiac Co. for some time. Following his residence in Crete, he went to Tacoma, Washington where he operated one of the finest motor courts in the Northwest. He was recognized nationally as a leader in the motor court business. When his health began to fail several years ago, he sold his business at Tacoma and returned to Crete. A year ago, he spent the winter in Arizona but was unable to make the trip the past winter. Mr. Kupfer was nationally known as a swimmer and was the winner of prizes in many contests. He also loved football and actively participated in the same until he was well up toward middle age.
— The Crete News, April 1, 1948
- [S4] Obituary.
Walter Hugh Kupfer was born at Des Moines, Iowa on April 8, 1881 and passed away at a hospital in Lincoln on March 29, 1948. He grew to manhood in Des Moines and at the age of nineteen joined the U.S. Navy where he served four years. He was stationed in the Philippines at Cavite Naval Hospital two and one-half years and the rest of his time in China and Korea. Soon after his return to the States he took up a claim in the Rosebud country near Dallas, South Dakota and also was in the banking business at Dallas and Winner, South Dakota. In 1927 he moved to Crete where he worked for B&K Motors, Crete Buick, and The Crete Mills. On August 17, 1937 he was married to Miss Oma McIlnay and at that time left to make their home in Tacoma, Washington. They lived in Tacoma until December 1945 at which time he sold his business and left upon the doctor’s orders. He was happy to move back to Crete as it was always home to him. Mr. Kupfer was highly respected by all who knew him. He was a devoted husband and believed in the Christian way of living. Mr. Kupfer was a member of the Masonic bodies, AF and AM Consistory and Shrine; also a United Spanish War Veteran, belonging to Lee Forby Camp of Omaha. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, Oma and three sisters, Mrs. Marie Rowe, Long Beach, California; Mrs. Margaret Alden, Des Moines, Iowa; and Mrs. Clara Boese, Newton, Iowa; and a host of friends and other relatives.
— The Crete News, April 8, 1948.
- [S15] Internet.
Gravestone of Walter Hugh Kupfer.
- [S15] Internet.
Omaha area marriages.
- [S2] Newspaper.
GIRL HANDS MAN $25,000 SHARE OF WINNINGS; THEN WOWS TO “LOVE, HONOR AND OBEY” HIM Omaha, Neb., Aug. 17 — A girl who would hand a man $25,000 to keep a jesting promise should really take seriously a vow to “love, honor and obey.” thought Walter Kupfer, Crete, Neb., flour mill clerk. So Tuesday night, Kupfer, 56, and Miss Oma McIlnay, 27, were married here. The marriage was the culmination of a romance which started five years ago when both were employed at the Crete mills. Kupfer was selling tickets for a national Shrine contest and urged Miss McIlnay to buy one. When she declined, he finally purchased a ticket and presented it to her. “If I win anything, I’ll split it with you.” laughingly promised the young woman. When she won the $50,000 first prize, she gave half to Kupfer. They declined to say anything about the status of the $50,000 Tuesday night, said their future plans are indefinite.
— Billings Gazette, August 18, 1937.
- [S2] Newspaper.
McILNAY-KUPFER Miss Oma McIlnay daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. McIlnay of Crete, and Walt Kupfer, son of Mrs. Margaret Franz of Des Moines, Iowa, were married Tuesday evening, at seven o’clock, at Omaha. Rev. George Tyner assistant rector of Trinity Episcopal church of Omaha, read the marriage lines. They were attented by Mr. and Mrs. George W. Dill of Omaha and Mr. and Mrs. Rowe of Lincoln. Mrs. Rowe is a sister of the bridegroom. The wedding dinner was served at the Paxton hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Kupfer will take an auto trip to the Pacific northwest, and the best wishes and congratulations of a host of friends accompany them.
— The Crete News (Crete, Nebraska). 19 Aug 1937.
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