Jeffrey W. Dunton

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Jeffrey W. Dunton, 39, passed away on September 12, 2025, in Lincoln, NE. He was born on September 20, 1985, in Brighton, CO, to James and Marilyn (Stout) Dunton.

He was a lieutenant for Nebraska State Patrol.

Jeff was a man driven by adventure and the love that he had for his family. He was always conquering the next challenge and always looking for his next adventure. Jeffrey enjoyed hiking such as climbing Longs Peak or running the Rim to Rim to Rim at the Grand Canyon. He enjoyed cycling races and mountain bike adventures at the white rim in Moab. He enjoyed ironman competitions, swimming, cycling and strongman competitions. He instilled his love of adventure in his girls which was evident while taking them white water rafting or climbing Manitou incline.
Aside from his adventurous side of life, he was a loving father, husband, son, and brother. One of his favorite things to do as a dad was daddy-daughter dates.

He is survived by his wife, Christine; children Rogue Mary Dunton, Dagny Hazel Dunton, and Halsey Michelle Dunton; parents James and Marilyn Dunton; sister Jenn (Mike) Dawson; nieces and nephews Porter, Fawkes, Henry, and Delilah; parents in law Larry and Mary Hagan; sisters in law Stephanie (Steven) Grein, Mindy (Tony) Buhr, and Audrey (Jon) Meister; along with several nieces and nephews. Jeffrey is preceded in death by his grandparents Robert and Doris Dunton and Vincent and Eileen Stout.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Roper and Sons South Chapel (3950 Hohensee Dr., Lincoln, NE 68516).

Memorials may be given to the Jeffrey Dunton family for the benefit of their girls’ support and development.

Service Recording Link: https://vimeo.com/1121901471/85b511e9e5?share=copy

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Services

September25

Funeral Service

11:00 am

Roper & Sons South Chapel

3950 Hohensee Drive (40th & Yankee Hill)
Lincoln, NE 68516

(402) 261-5907

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September 22, 2025

I’ve struggled starting to write this because I don’t want to accept this truth. In total shock and disbelief since I first heard the news. Ever since I first met Jeff in middle school he has been an inspiration to me. I’ve always looked up to him. I’ve wished I was as driven and dedicated as he, but he is a competitor and I could never match it. It’s so evident to people that know him. I can’t believe it’s been over 10+ years since we’ve talked. I’ve tried to reconnect but was never able to, or never tried hard enough I suppose. I sincerely regret that, but am so very thankful for the time I did have with him. A few years after high school when him and Christine moved to Nebraska I knew I lost my favorite gym partner, but also knew that he was deeply in love with Christine and he was happy! He had created a beautiful life together with his family. It’s crazy to see where he had reached and how much we still had in common. Man, what I would give to reconnect and hang out and work out again. I can’t imagine how much he is missed by everyone around him. Thank you for being my friend, and for all the memories Jeff! In loving memory, REST IN PEACE my old best friend, you may be gone, but you will never be forgotten!! My deepest condolences to all of your family!

– Robby Staveland

September 18, 2025

I grew up with Jeff in Brighton – I remember attending Zion Sunday school together as kids. I always loved seeing Marilyn at the Starbucks for so many years and hearing her share stories about Jeff and the family. What a shock, sending my deepest condolences to this sweet family.

– April De Crescentis

September 17, 2025

I have so many great memories with Jeff. He was my best friend through many of my formative years. I still chuckle thinking of us driving a golf cart and dirt bike through his childhood neighborhood. My parents still have a picture of Jeff and I on a weekend trip to Grand Lake where Jeff and I (mostly Jeff) built a massive sand castle on the beach. He was strong, driven, and a great friend. I still fondly recall sleep overs with Fun-Yuns, Surge soda, and scary movies until the sun came up. A great loss to all and my deepest condolences to his family. I never got to meet his kiddos but I know they are in great and capable hands with Christine. With all my love to his family, Adam Olson

– Adam D. Olson

September 17, 2025

Hey, I’m not sure if you know me. I’m Jon young. A neighbor up the street. I’ve talked to Jeff in pick up line at the school for the last couple years, and it seemed like I just kept bumping into him every week if not twice a week…. The last couple weeks I just pulled up to say hi when he was mowing… we are both fitness guys and he was showing me his shed and i left him a fitness device to jump on. I sat with him Sunday at our daughters cheer… This breaks me… we joked about daughters using nail polish on us and he seemed to really love being a dad. I wish I had gotten to know him even more. I wish there was something I can do and if there is anything let me know.

– Jon young

September 16, 2025

My condolences to the Dunton family. I grew up across the street from Jeff – I have quite a few memories from growing up with him; jumping on their trampoline, playing with their golden retriever, Shadow, learning how to drive a stick shift in their Jeep. Jeff was always an intense person and very motivated. Sadly our paths in life went different directions in high school. I always wondered how he was doing throughout life. It seems like he lead a very fulfilling life. I’m sad to hear of his passing. Rest easy friend.