A celebration of life service for Don Dickmeyer, who retired in 2017 after 45 years at UNMC, will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 17007 Q St.
Dickmeyer, 80, died on Nov. 1.
An architect, Dickmeyer started as a design drafter, served as a project coordinator and retired as a project manager. In addition to countless design drafting projects, Dickmeyer worked on projects that included the UNMC ice rink, Parking Lot 50, numerous sidewalk and street repair and construction projects, and traffic speed tables.
In a 2013 fundraising campaign for the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, he remembered his late wife, Pat, who died of colon cancer after working for UNMC for 31 years. In a 2012 Lookin’ at U feature, Dickmeyer said he’d most remember his facilities colleagues at UNMC and talked about his time as a youth coach. The Dickmeyers actively supported and led many athletic programs, including growing the Millard Athletic Association baseball program.
In addition to Patricia, Don Dickmeyer was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Graver. He is survived by his daughter, Cheri Reddick; his sons, Mike (Heidi) Dickmeyer and Jerry Dickmeyer; his grandchildren, Lauren & Olivia Reddick, Michael, Kenzie, Kaitlyn, Haley and Zach Dickmeyer; and his brothers, Ron (Carol) Dickmeyer, Steve (Jo) Dickmeyer, and sister, Vicky Shurtleff.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Pat Dickmeyer Memorial Scholarship Fund, an endowment that was exceptionally meaningful to Don, at the University of Nebraska Foundation.
Don was a legend in the Millard Athletic Association. He also had an amazing career at UNMC. My condolences to his family on the loss of this great man.
Rest in peace, Don, and thank you for your tremendous service and dedication to UNMC. You made a huge difference here.
Don Dickmeyer was an UNMC institution. So much of the campus as it is seen today reflects his hard work and dedication. I was among many who had tremendous respect for Don and will miss him.
Don was an amazing friend and work partner!
I recently spent time with him at his 80th birthday party.
It was definitely a memorable moment!
I wonderful memories of this fantastic friend!
God Bless you Don!