John Dennis "Denny" Tracy

John D. (Denny) Tracy, age 79 passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020. He was born and raised in Omaha, son of the late John J. (Jack) Tracy and Josephine Sautter Tracy. Graduate of Creighton Prep ’59; former Douglas County Deputy who was shot in the line of duty in June, 1964, after confronting a fugitive bank robber. Gravely wounded, he survived but suffered lifelong effects of the incident. He was a seeker of adventure in the outdoors , lover of animals, and travelled throughout the US to live in various places.



He is survived by daughter, Shonessi Tracy Hillen (Scott), sister, Mary “Mitzi” Tracy Chirillo

(Joseph) of Ivyland, PA, sister-in-law, Margaret “Midge” Tracy of Atlanta, GA, many nieces and

nephews, cousins, friends; former spouse and advocate for his care, Barbara “Babs” Tracy.



He was preceded in death by his brother, Terrence M. Tracy.



Graveside Services will be held on October 11, 2021 at 12 Noon at the Resurrection Cemetery, Omaha Nebraska.



IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, Memorial Donations are requested to be made in his name to:

Homeward Bound in the Heartland Animal Rescue Group, P. O. Box 390231, Omaha NE 68139

















John A. Gentleman Mortuaries and Crematory

1010 North 72 Street Omaha, NE. 68114

402-391-1664 www.johnagentleman.com