Douglas County assessor Walt Peffer, 78, has died following a short bout with cancer, according to county officials.

Walt Peffer, who was the chief of staff for four Omaha mayors, was elected as the Douglas County Assessor/Register of Deeds ...

Walt Peffer started his career in the 196th Light Infantry and continued to serve his community for numerous years. Peffer was 78 years old when he died after a short battle with cancer.