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Troy Bailey had a massive heart attack on Tuesday, September 8th and lost that fight Friday, September 11th.
Troy joined the Lincoln Sherriff’s Office in 1995. He served in a variety of positions at the sheriff's office, including his latest assignment in the department's civil division. He also had served as a patrol officer, court security, narcotics investigator, a field-training officer, a defensive tactics instructor, as a member of the Honor Guard, the deputy sheriff representative on the Lancaster County Merit Commission, Sergeant At Arms for the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #29 and as a member of the Tactical Response Unit. Prior to joining the sheriff's office, Bailey worked for the Lexington Police Department, the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office and the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services.
In addition to spending time with the family he loved dearly, Troy lived a fulfilling life doing activities he loved. He was an avid outdoorsman, who especially enjoyed goose hunting and was known for making his own goose calls. He enjoyed hunting with his dogs and competing in field trial competitions. He was an enthusiastic triathlete and especially enjoyed competing in races, running and biking with friends.
Troy is survived by his fiancé, Dani Zabawa, and her children, Joe and Alex, daughters Rachel (Wade) Smith and Taylor Bailey, son Trevor Bailey. Parents Steve and Connie Bailey, sister’s Tracie (Brad) Ludeke, and Tiffanie (Koby) Bryant, grandsons, Beau and Brooks along with his law enforcement family.
Troy joined the Lincoln Sherriff’s Office in 1995. He served in a variety of positions at the sheriff's office, including his latest assignment in the department's civil division. He also had served as a patrol officer, court security, narcotics investigator, a field-training officer, a defensive tactics instructor, as a member of the Honor Guard, the deputy sheriff representative on the Lancaster County Merit Commission, Sergeant At Arms for the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #29 and as a member of the Tactical Response Unit. Prior to joining the sheriff's office, Bailey worked for the Lexington Police Department, the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office and the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services.
In addition to spending time with the family he loved dearly, Troy lived a fulfilling life doing activities he loved. He was an avid outdoorsman, who especially enjoyed goose hunting and was known for making his own goose calls. He enjoyed hunting with his dogs and competing in field trial competitions. He was an enthusiastic triathlete and especially enjoyed competing in races, running and biking with friends.
Troy is survived by his fiancé, Dani Zabawa, and her children, Joe and Alex, daughters Rachel (Wade) Smith and Taylor Bailey, son Trevor Bailey. Parents Steve and Connie Bailey, sister’s Tracie (Brad) Ludeke, and Tiffanie (Koby) Bryant, grandsons, Beau and Brooks along with his law enforcement family.
Organizer and beneficiary
Hope Cabrera Dankenbring
Organizer
Hebron, NE
Danielle Zabawa
Beneficiary
