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William Dayton Obituary
June 2, 1945 - December 18, 2025
William F. Dayton, 80, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away on December 18, 2025, in Lincoln. Bill was born on June 2, 1945, in Evanston, Illinois to Helen F. Dayton and William L. Dayton.
Bill is survived by his brother, Allen Dayton of Lincoln; best friend, Dawn Peterson; special friends, Sandy Shelton, Dave Glatte and Lisa Honnor; and Jaxson – "The Dog." A special thanks to Mark Hesser, Mindy and the staff at Tabitha who loved and cared for him the past five years.
Bill was a special person…"a savant" who spent his life volunteering to over 14 charities in Lincoln. He won the Mayors Award for Volunteer of the Year. He attended Lincoln High School where he made the sophomore football team. He also won election to be a delegate for the 1968 Republican Convention.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, January 5, 2025 at Roper & Sons, 4300 "O" St., Lincoln, Nebraska. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2025 at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 2325 So. 24th St., Lincoln, Nebraska. Burial at Wyuka Cemetery. Memorial may be given to the Tabitha Foundation or St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. Condolences online at RoperAndSons.com
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Teri Mattran
January 6, 2026
Allen, please accept our condolences. I let my children know of Bill's passing last night at the dinner table. We reminisced about all the times he came over to ask the kids to play basketball, talk about his beloved Huskers, the Chicago White Sox and of course fishing. The neighborhood has not been the same since he moved. Blessing to you during this difficult time. Prayers for comfort and peace. Teri Mattran and family
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Rachelle Krueger Setsodi
January 2, 2026
Sending my sympathies to Allen. I have joyful memories of talking with Bill in our neighborhood. He often came to our side door and asked about my parents and siblings. May God´s peace bring you memories!
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