Dillon David Dugan
July 2, 1996 – June 4, 2024
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Dillon David Dugan on June 4, 2024, at the age of 27, in Omaha, Nebraska. Dillon was born on July 2, 1996, to John and Kay Dugan, the youngest of three. Dillon is survived by his parents; his siblings, Dan and Tess; and fiancé, Cara Coughlin.
Dillon grew up playing competitive sports year-round. He was a natural born wrestler and enjoyed baseball, football, and basketball as well. After high school, his love for sports evolved into a deep passion for overall fitness and weightlifting.
After graduating from Elkhorn South High School, Dillon attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He graduated from UNL with a major in Supply Chain Management in 2020. He most recently worked as a Transportation Planner at ConAgra Foods.
He was a lifelong Husker sports fan, but his love for the Huskers paled in comparison to his love for animals; in particular, his dogs Lexi and Gemma. Dillon would often speak of how Lexi was waiting for him in heaven.
Whether it was your first conversation with him or your thousandth, Dillon had an incredible knack for making you feel comfortable, seen, and important. If you were the new kid in class, the person struggling in the gym, or having a rough time at work, Dillon sought you out and made it his goal to lift you up with positive affirmation and a friendly smile. Regardless of the struggles you were dealing with, one conversation with him would have you feeling better.
Dillon embraced life with a boundless energy that was a constant source of joy for all of us. While the world will undoubtedly be dimmer without Dillon in it, we’re blessed to have shared 27 years with him. Our family would like to express our deepest gratitude to all of the friends, co-workers, classmates, teachers, and neighbors that had an impact on Dillon throughout his life. You all helped shape him into the compassionate and loving person he was.
VISITATION: will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2024, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Rd.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Monday, June 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., Saint Patrick Catholic Church, 20500 W. Maple Rd., Elkhorn, NE.
Interment: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 808 North Skyline Drive, Elkhorn, NE, followed by a luncheon at the church.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Nebraska Humane Society.
Dillon’s unwavering spirit will forever remain in our hearts.
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29 Comments
Dillon was a great friend to me. He was such a jovial, kind spirit. I’m going to miss him.
My husband and I cherished our time spent with Dillon-the first time I met him was a night out on the town and we had an absolute blast. He bravely sang karaoke when everyone else was afraid to and encouraged me to sing with him. He was so inquisitive, seemed to genuinely care about every detail of your life you shared with him. He was so much fun and so kind. My prayers and thoughts are with his family and loves ones.
Dillon was such a joy to be around. I truly will cherish all the memories together. Sending lots of love your way.
Dillon was a good friend to me in my high school and college years. He was a rare kind of person who had the ability to spread the sort of positive energy that was just infectious no matter how down you were feeling. My prayers and condolences are with all friends and family processing this loss.
My condolences for the family and friends. One of the most positive people I have known. Grounded and got the circadian rhythm going now. Love ya bro.
So very sorry for your loss I will pray for you and Dylan and pray that God will wrap his loving arms around you and your family until we see them again in heaven
Hold your family close in prayer 🙏 🙌 ✨️ through this difficult time. 🙏
My condolences for the family and friends. I can’t say I have ever met anyone as positive and kind as he was. He will be missed!!
Dillon was a true friend, more like a brother during my college years, spent a year with Dillon as a roommate.
Never met a more loyal or caring person. He will be greatly missed by everyone. R.I.P brother
Words cant describe how much I will miss this man, he was a great friend to myself and so many others. My condolences to all, I love you brother.
Dillon was one of the most positive, generous, and caring people I have ever met. He had the ability to brighten any room he walked into and create a connection with any type of person. I have never met anyone like Dillon and I am beyond blessed to have known him. Love you brother. My deepest condolences to all family and friends.
I am very sorry for your lose. I knew Dillion a short time at work. He was always his high spirted and joking sense of humor. Will really miss him. And to Dillon O Ya Brother.
I had the pleasure of working with Dillon for the past couple of years. From day one, my first impression was that Dillon was such a kind and positive guy. He genuinely cared and engaged about whatever the topic was and listened intently. He will definitely be missed by his work family/friends. Many prayers to all of his family and loved ones. Rest in peace my friend
I had the pleasure of working with Dillon at Conagra. Brilliant, funny, kind – the list goes on. He was truly an amazing young man! My condolences to his family, friends and work family/team. He will be missed.
Rest in peace Dillon. I’m going to miss you. Your infectious positivity turned my day around so many times. Thank you for the memories.
Heartfelt condolences to everyone who was touched by Dillon’s life and especially thinking of those closest to him.
John Kay and family, I am so sad to hear about the loss of your son Dillion. My prayers are with you . May God , your faith, and loving memories help you in such a difficult time..
I pray for comfort and peace to the family! I only knew Dillon for a short time, but his zest for life was unmeasurable! He was an amazing young man and touched everyone he came to know! He will be missed deeply!
So sorry for your loss! Just seeing this! My thoughts and prayers are with you all !
Mary Scott (Pats wife)
Dillon was one of my best of friends through high school and our first year at UNL together, before I moved off to LA. We still have kept in touch over the years and. I have some of my best memories / deep conversations with him and his personality was infectious. I’m deeply saddened to hear this news. I wish your family well.
Dear Dugan Cousins – John, Kay & Family,
Our hearts are aching for yours at this time of sadness in the loss of your beloved son and brother, Dillon.
As we share your sorrow, please know we are covering you with prayer for your healing, comfort, strength and peace that only our Lord can give. God bless and keep you His.
Our love and condolences,
Doug & Rose Cargill & Families
Kay and John, I’m so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you both 💕
I didn’t meet Dillon until he was my roommate our first semester of college, but he quickly became someone I relied on and could talk about anything with. His humor, kindness, generosity, and loyalty was unmatched and he was able to help me through a lot my freshman year. When I’d see him later on in our lives it felt like we hadn’t spent any time apart. I am thankful for the time I was able to spend with him and that I was lucky enough to get to know him. You will be missed Dillon. Sending my condolences and prayers to the Dugan family.
Dillon was one of the kindest people I met in college. He had a huge heart and was liked by anyone that had the pleasure of getting to know him. With one conversation, he could put a smile on my face no matter what mood I was in. My deepest condolences to the family. He will be dearly missed.
Dillion worked at the company I work at. I unfortunately did not know him as well as I wish I had. What I do know about him is that he affected people with positivity. People liked him.
My heart goes out to his friends and family. I hope you all find comfort.
He will be missed – and he will be remembered. I will remember him. Rest in peace, Dillon. Rest in peace.
Dillon was the hardest working friend. From the moment I met him at University, I could tell he was a dreamer. Coming to Nebraska from California I had quite a change of scenery and Dillon showed me a way to enjoy the simple things. Dillon had the ability to light up a room simply by his knock on the door. Once, he asked me what it was I missed most about California. My response was mountains and Mexican food. That same day we drove around Lincoln trying different Mexican spots. For years after, every Wednesday after work I would stop by deleon’s for a burrito. I have a lot to thank for the times I spent with him.
I work with a logistics company and we work directly with Conagra. I’ve worked with Dillon and spoken to him a few times over the phone. No matter how bad a situation got, he always made it better with his positive attitude. Such a positive individual. Even though, I didn’t know Dillon personally, I felt like I had with how welcoming and kind he was, to speak to.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I work at Vlasic/Conagra Brands and he was my trans planner at one point. We spoke daily and every conversation with him was filled with so much kindness and support no matter the situation. Whenever work was difficult, he was always so positive and pushed through and got me through too. It was hard to think sometimes that I hadn’t known him forever and not just through a phone or computer. My heart goes out to all of his friends and family. Rest in peace Dillon. You will be missed.
This is still killing me…. When we talked in march he said him and I were the next to die. I got angry and I told him he wasn’t being himself. Little did I know how much he was struggling.. I loved him with all my heart and we related on so many issues. We had an amazing bond, and nobody I know will ever make me feel so understood. I love you so much dillon. Considering my love for you, can only imagine the pain your family feels. You’ll always be in my heart, and your spirit and soul live on forever. Again, my prayers out to your family,
This has been killing me inside. Dillon and I bonded on so many different levels, we both struggled with similar problems. If. He or I ever had an issue in life we talked with each other.. Our last conversation in march, he told me that him and I were the next to die. I didnt understand why he said that, and it hurt me deeply because I felt he was struggling. If I could go back I wouldn’t have gotten so angry about what he said. But, he always opened up to me and I could open up to him. His presence has always left me with comfort and understanding, he was a different breed. Nobody can replace the type of person he was and how much he loved people. You’ll always have a special place in my heart. I love you Dugan. I know your family must be struggling deeply with your loss. My deepest condolences go out to them, and I hope they know how deeply loved you were by everybody that you were close to.
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