December 30, 1933 – November 12, 2026

Demetrios Deligiannis passed away on November 12, 2026, at the age of 92. He was born in Chios, Greece, on December 30, 1933.

Demetrios began learning the art of tailoring at the age of 13, working in a tailor’s workshop in Greece. On February 24, 1969, he emigrated to the United States, where he met Stamatia Intzekara in Omaha, Nebraska. The two married on May 24, 1970, and made their home in Lincoln, Nebraska.

That same year, Demetrios and Stamatia purchased a small tailoring business in downtown Lincoln. Together, they dedicated more than five decades to serving the Lincoln community. They became especially well known for tailoring uniforms for the University of Nebraska Marching Band, a tradition that began in 1972. Demetrios took great pride in his work and was always willing to go out of his way to help others, especially students who needed last-minute alterations.

Demetrios shared a special bond with his lifelong friend and mentee, Rafael Flores, working alongside him for many years and passing down his knowledge, craftsmanship, and love of tailoring.

Demetrios and Stamatia raised their two daughters, Despina (Des) and Fani (Fay), in Lincoln. Their tailoring shop became an important part of their family life, where both daughters grew up helping their parents and learning the value of hard work, dedication, and generosity.

Demetrios was a devoted member of the Greek Orthodox Church, serving on the parish council for many years, and sharing his faith through singing in the choir and lovingly preparing meals. He found joy in cooking for church festivals, even in the summer heat, teaching the kitchen staff to make tzatziki and souvlaki, and preparing lamb for the celebration after Pascha. His service reflected his deep love for his faith, traditions, and church family.

Demetrios was dedicated to his wife, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family. He will be remembered for his remarkable talent as a master tailor, his generosity toward others, and the many lives he touched throughout his years in the Lincoln community.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Stamatia Deligiannis; his daughters, Des (Jonathan) Burcham and Fay (Ethan) Worstell; his grandchildren, Kaylee Burcham and Chelse (Jacob) Hamann; and his great-grandchildren, Ava, Olivia, and Evelyn.

He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, whom he considered his own: Georgia (Mark) Deming; Gus Panos Sr. and his son, Gus Panos Jr.; and Despi (George) Gallardo and their children, Alexandra Gallardo and Pete Gallardo, along with many beloved nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Demetrios will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his lifetime of hard work, and the kindness and generosity he showed to those around him.

Visitation will be held 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with a Trisagion Service at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, November 18 at Wyuka Funeral Home Cemetery-Park. 3600 “O” Street.

Funeral services will begin at 10:00 am on Thursday, November 19 at The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. 950 N 63rd Street.

Followed by an interment at Wyuka Cemetery. 3600 “O” Street.

Luncheon to follow after interment at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. 950 N 63.

Memorials may be given to the family for a charitable donation to be made to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.