Daniel Dilla

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Daniel J. Dilla, 69, of Lincoln passed away at his home on September 3. 2025. Born November 17, 1955, in St. Paul, NE to Daniel and LaVonne (Nelson) Dilla.

Daniel graduated from Central City High School in 1974. He worked for the State of Nebraska Regional Center in Lincoln for over 35 years.

An avid Husker fan, Daniel followed in his dad’s footsteps as a UNL employee taking tickets or being a security guard whenever he was needed.

Daniel was preceded in death by his father Daniel. He is survived by his mother LaVonne and several cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, September 12, 2025, St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1621 Superior Street, Lincoln, NE.

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Memorial Services

11:00 am CST

St. Luke United Methodist Church

1621 Superior Street

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September 15, 2025

I was saddened to learn of Dan’s passing I had the pleasure of working with Dan Sr and Dan Jr at UNL Events. They both had a love for UNL Events! Dan Jr. always greeted me at football. I missed his kind smile and greeting this past weekend. My condolences to the family. May you Rest in Peace Dan!! -Nancy Kennedy

– Nancy Kennedy

September 12, 2025

I worked with Dan at the Lincoln Regional Center. Dan not only was a great person to work with and took good care of the patients we served but he also advocated for the employees. He was a steward for the union for many years. Dan was a great friend to many people and the life of the party. He will be missed. Goodbye my friend thank you for the great memories.

– Stacey Werth Sweeney

September 12, 2025

With regret, I cannot be there today but just wanted to extend my condolences to LaVonne and the entire Dilla family. What a legendary SPORTS family he was a part of. I grew up in the same hometown where his dad and his family did, Farwell Nebraska. Without a doubt the Dilla family had sports genes and he and his brother were top athletes in their years. What a proud father -son legacy Dad and Dan Jr. carried on in their many years at the UNL Husker Nation lost a gem. Peace and prayers go out to LaVonne at this time of loss. I am sorry to not be there today.

– Randy Lukasiewicz

September 12, 2025

I had the pleasure of working with Dan at the Community Transition Program at LRC for several years. He always had the safety of others foremost in his mind but he was also very kind and an easy person to talk with, whether one had an issue to discuss or needed a laugh. We shared some deep conversations and funny stories; I sure miss that. He could make us laugh in the toughest times. I hold some great memories of rowdy times outside of work, too. He had a twisted sense of humor, so did I, so did most of us! But in the end, always the gentleman. Dan also took the time to be a union steward where he championed for employees’ rights. He was a good man. When I wear purple, Dan, I think of you and that purple sweatshirt. Ha! Remember to save me that seat! Thank you for being my friend. Rest in peace, Dan. My full hearted condolences to his mother, LaVonne, and the rest of his family.

– Laurie Consbruck

September 12, 2025

I have so many wonderful memories of Dan through our work together at the LRC’s CTP program. He was great to patients and staff. We also had a lot of fun at work gatherings. I think one of my favorite memories was the gathering where we had shooting range practice!! I often tell the story of Dan shaking his head when I would come back to the unit for a second time after leaving work because I forgot something I needed. Thank you for your friendship. Rest in peace Dan.

– Tami Burkey

September 11, 2025

I worked with Dan at LRC. He was always protective and supportive and helped if you needed anything. He got to know my mom when she worked there as an RN and was very supportive when she got sick and passed away. Eternal be his memory 🙏

– Catherine Gekas Steeby

September 11, 2025

Dan was a wonderful co-worker at the Lincoln Regional Center’s Community Transition Program. He treated the patients and staff with dignity and respect, knew the program’s mission, and carried out his responsibilities like the true professional he was. My thoughts are with his family at this sad time of Dan’s death.

– Mary E. Sullivan

September 11, 2025

I am saddened to hear of Dan’s passing. I have had the pleasure of Dans friendship for many many years, both in work and life. In most recent years our time was spent together working UNL athletics. I was greeted every football home game by Dan’s smile and a big hug.. Out lives were enriched by him God Bless Dan and May he Rest in Peace

– Jack Acevedo

September 10, 2025

I am saddened to hear of Dan’s passing. Please accept my condolences. I had the pleasure of working with both Dan junior and Dan senior at many UNL sporting events. Prayers to the family.

– Helen Zimmer

September 9, 2025

I worked Event Staff with Dan for many years, but even after I gave it up in 2019, Dan and I always made a point to find each other at events and catch up. Our favorite was goofing on his cousin, and my good friend, Jamie. I pray for the happy repose of Dan’s soul. May his memory be a blessing.