Former Husker Kyle Kollmorgen Dies at 47

Kollmorgen, a Lincoln businessman, played football at Nebraska from 1997 to 2001.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:21pm

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Kyle Kollmorgen, a former Nebraska football player who lettered three times from 1997 to 2001, has passed away at the age of 47 due to an apparent brain aneurysm. Kollmorgen was an all-state football selection as a lineman at Lincoln Southeast before joining the Huskers, where he served on the PAT and field goal units. After graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2001, Kollmorgen became the president of Kollmorgen Benefits, Inc., a Lincoln-based independent insurance and financial consulting firm. He is survived by his wife Kristy, daughter Payton, and son Brecken.

Why it matters

Kollmorgen's passing is a loss for the Nebraska football community, as he was a dedicated player during his time with the Huskers. His successful business career after college also highlights the impact former student-athletes can have in their local communities.

The details

During his college football career, Kollmorgen lettered three times and posted 35 career pancakes while serving on Nebraska's PAT and field goal units from 1997 to 2001. After graduating, he became the president of Kollmorgen Benefits, Inc., a Lincoln-based independent insurance and financial consulting firm.

  • Kollmorgen played football at Nebraska from 1997 to 2001.
  • Kollmorgen graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in December 2001.
  • Kollmorgen passed away on Monday, April 17, 2026.

The players

Kyle Kollmorgen

A former Nebraska football player who lettered three times from 1997 to 2001 and later became the president of Kollmorgen Benefits, Inc., a Lincoln-based independent insurance and financial consulting firm.

Kristy Kollmorgen

Kyle Kollmorgen's wife.

Payton Kollmorgen

Kyle Kollmorgen's daughter.

Brecken Kollmorgen

Kyle Kollmorgen's son.

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The takeaway

Kollmorgen's passing is a tragic loss for the Nebraska football community and his local Lincoln business network. His dedication to the Huskers and success in the private sector after college demonstrate the lasting impact student-athletes can have on their communities.