Walter Lee Harris (Coach) passed away April 23, 2021 in Crete, NE at the age of 87.  Walt and his loving wife Edie had been married nearly 65 years.

They were blessed with 3 wonderful children, Mike (Joël) Harris, Fort Wayne IN, Michelle (Todd) Hildenbrand Lincoln NE, and Ron (Carmen) Harris Marietta GA; 7 grandchildren Erin Collier, Shane Hildenbrand, Kylie Stone, Matt Harris, Blake, Alexis, Jack Harris; 5 great grandchildren.  Walt is also survived by his sister Ella Crossman of Coeur d'Alene ID, and many nieces and nephews.

Walt had a wonderful teaching, coaching, and administrative career that began in Colorado before moving to Crete in 1965.  While Head Basketball Coach for Crete, Walt and his teams enjoyed many accomplishments including 1969 and 1975 Nebraska Basketball State Champions, 1972 Nebraska State Basketball Runner-up, Lincoln Journal Star Basketball Coach of the year 1969, and Coach for the South All Star team in 1973.  Later, as Athletic Director for Crete, Walt was recognized as one of the Outstanding Nebraska Athletic Directors, and in 2013 Walt was inducted to the Crete High School Athletic Hall of Fame.  Following retirement in 2001 Walt remained active in the community serving on fund raising boards for Doane and the Crete Area Medical Foundation.

Walt was preceded in death by his infant son Greg, brothers Pat and Arthur.

Services will be held Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. followed by a Celebration of Life gathering at the United Church of Christ (UCC) Crete, NE. The service will be livestreamed via the church Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ucccrete/.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to Crete Public School Trust (Athletic), Crete Area Medical Foundation, UCC (Youth programs).  Arrangements have been entrusted to Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete.